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Edited  by 

STEPHEN 

WATTS 


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COLOUR  PORTRAITS. 


Shirley  Temple  ... 

...Cover 

Gracie  Fields 

...  73 

Gary  Cooper 

...  Frontispiece 

Marlene  Dietrich  .. 

...  74 

Joan  Crawford 

35 

Robert  Taylor 

...  107 

Franchot  Tone 

36 

Sylvia  Sidney 

...  108 

Fred  Astaire 

45 

William  Powell  ... 

...  141 

Ginger  Rogers 

46 

Luise  Rainer 

...  142 

Jean  Arthur 

63 

Claudette  Colbert 

...  175 

Leslie  Howard 

64 

Robert  Donat 

...  176 

ARTICLES. 

The  Task  of  Trying  to  Please  You,  by  Samuel  Goldwyn 

The  Real  Shirley  Temple,  by  W.  H.  Mooring 

Dressmaking  for  Garbo,  by  Adrian  

At  Denham,  I Saw  Stars,  by  Ernest  Betts  

Acting  Luck,  by  Clark  Gable  

Mickey  Mouse  is  an  Industry  

Pictures  are  My  Passion,  by  Darryl  Zanuck  

I Woke  Up,  by  Anna  Neagle  

I Said  It  With  Music,  by  Bing  Crosby 

Why  1 Make  Melodramas,  by  Alfred  Hitchcock 


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14 

17 

22 

37 

50 

66 

75 

88 

97 


PICTORIAL  FEATURES. 

Great  Achievements  of  the  Year 

Men  Behind  The  Film  of  the  Year  

My  Favourite  Hollywood  People,  by  Madeleine  Carroll 

The  Success  Story  of  Jessie  Matthews  

With  the  Stars  at  Home 

Astaire  and  Rogers 

Stars  in  their  Off-moments  

Evening  With  the  Stars  

The  Private  Lives  of  Charles  Laughton 

Fashion  Studies  of  the  Stars  

A Glimpse  of  Family  Life 

People  Who  Make  you  Laugh  

Man  who  Can  Work  Miracles  

Popeye  the  Sailor  


THE  FILM  PARADE  OF  1937  . ... 


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12 

26 

29 

32  and  41 
44 
56 
78 
84 

...  92-95 
99 

...  100 
...  104 

...  140 


109-190 


BIOGRAPHIES 191-204 


INDEX  ... 


205-207 


FOREWORD 


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have  edited  this  book  in  an  identity  I have  not  enjoyed  for  nearly  ten  years. 
As  a film  critic,  I have  to  examine  and  assess  more  than  200  pictures  a 
year.  But  a devouring  interest  in  and  enthusiasm  for  films  are  the 
foundations  of  the  professional  critic's  equipment,  and  my  attitude  to-day 
is  as  firmly  rooted  in  affection  for  the  cinema  as  it  was  when  I was  an  ordinary, 
keen  filmgoer. 


It  was  in  that  capacity  I approached  “Stars  and  Films  of  1937.”  Whatever 
experience,  information,  and  selective  ability  those  years  of  close  contact  with  the 
cinema  and  its  people  have  given  me,  have  been  used  to  set  before  you  in  an 
attractive  form  as  much  news  and  as  many  ideas — in  word  and  picture — 
relating  to  the  motion  picture  of  to-day  as  could  be  gathered  from  all  possible 
sources. 


The  film  world  is  so  prolific  of  interesting  topics,  of  new  people  and  new  achieve- 
ments, that  the  task  of  keeping  pace  with  the  screen’s  march  of  time  is  not  an 
easy  one.  The  temptation  is  to  be  rushed  off  one’s  feet  by  the  latest  event. 

I have  tried,  in  editing  this  book,  to  resist  that  temptation  ; to  hold  the  balance 
firmly  between  the  happening  of  the  moment  and  the  detached,  critical  view 
which  must  sooner  or  later  be  applied. 

But  there  are  certain  values  which  do  not  shift.  The  film’s  purpose  of  entertain- 
ment remains  the  same,  however  progress  may  alter  its  course  from  time  to  time. 
Thus  you  will  find,  in  the  articles  of  this  book  and  in  the  subjects  of  the  pictorial 
features,  topical  interest  combined  with  something  more  lasting. 

My  aim  has  been  to  give  you  as  thorough  an  introduction  to  1937  on  the  screen, 
in  terms  of  pictures,  players,  and  the  trends  of  effort  and  ideas,  as  is  consonant 
with  known  facts. 


The  views  of  experts  like  Goldwyn  and  Hitchcock,  the  personally  written  stories 
of  stars  like  Gable,  Crosby,  Anna  Neagle.a  close  friend’s  account  of  Shirley  Temple, 
the  success  story  of  Dprryl  Zanuck,  whose  personality  projects  itself  upon  you 
through  all  his  productions — these  are  not  merely  of  anecdotal  interest.  They 
are  the  veins  through  which  the  life  blood  of  the  film  world  flows. 

The  cinema  stands  high  to-day  in  interest  and  significance.  As  an  industry  it 
ranks  in  the  first  half  dozen  ; as  an  art  it  is  the  most  virile  and  progressive 
of  our  time  ; as  an  entertainment  of  the  peoples  of  the  world  it  has  no  rival.  It 
is  one  of  the  crucibles  in  which  the  analysis  of  our  times  will  be  formed. 


If  this  book  interests  and  informs  you  about  it,  and,  perhaps,  widens  the  angle  of 
your  vision  upon  its  many  fascinating  aspects,  I shall  be  satisfied.  And  very 
proud. 


STEPHEN  WATTS. 


NORMA  SHEARER 

Triumph  and  tragedy  brought  Norma  Shearer’s  name  into  the  forefront  of  the  news  in  1936 — her 
portrayal  of  Shakespeare’s  Juliet,  and  the  tragic  death  of  her  husband,  Irving  Thalberg,  the  producer. 
With  her  beauty  and  talents  at  their  peak,  it  is  to  be  hoped  that  she  will  not  be  lost  to  the  screen  in  1937. 


SAMU  EL  GOLDWYN 


If  I could  make  pictures  on  the  same  basis  that 
a book  is  published  or  a play  is  produced,  it 
would  be  the  ideal  situation. 

If  a good  book  has  a sale  of  800,000,  like  “Gone 
With  the  Wind,”  it  is  a sensational  best  seller. 
If  a play  is  shown  before  an  audience  of  2,000,000, 
like  the  stage  production  of  “Dodsworth,”  it 
is  an  all-time  record  breaker. 

But  I must  make  my  films  to  play  to  audiences 
of  100,000,000.  It  limits  me  a bit,  you  might 
agree. 

• • • 

What  can  I do,  then,  in  general,  but  compromise  ? 
I try  to  bring  the  audiences  half  way  in  my 
pictures.  And  in  each  picture  I strive  to  reach 
a little  higher. 

The  producer  has  the  difficult  task  of  trying  to 
tell  a human  true  story  that  will  be  acceptable 
as  entertainment  for  an  11-year-old  girl,  a 
40-year-old  matron,  a 60-year-old  grandmother. 
New  York  audiences  of  sophistication,  farmers 
on  Saturday  night  in  an  Iowa  town,  an  audience 
in  London  and  a small  theatre  clientele  in  South 
Africa — no  wonder  we  cannot  completely  satisfy 
each  of  these  many  audiences  ! 

Why  not  make  films  for  each  of  these  groups 
instead  of  trying  to  reach  a common  denom- 
inator? I am  asked  this  very  often.  The  answer 
is  a film  like  “The  Informer.”  Here  was  a 
beautiful,  adult  motion  picture  that  cost 


MR.  and  MRS.  SAMUEL  GOLDWYN. 


Facts  about  Films 

Approximately  215  million  people  go  to  cinemas 
every  week. 

About  80  per  cent,  of  them  go  between  7.30  and 
8.30  p.m. 

Average  admission  price  is  lOd. 

Capital  invested  in  the  film  industry  totals  £530,000,000. 
Average  year’s  cost  on  production  is  £25,000,000. 

Approximately  £300,000  is  paid  in  star  salaries  every 
week  in  Hollywood. 

Films  made  in  a year  total  about  2,000  million  feet  of 
film  ; 65  per  cent,  of  this  total  is  made  in  America,  30 
per  cent,  in  England. 


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considerable  moneyto  produce.  Thecritics raved 
about  it.  But  it  hadn’t  theappeal  to  all  audiences. 

I must  make  the  best  pictures  I can — and  yet 
make  them  for  the  largest  audience  I can  in 
order  to  justify  my  business  existence.  That 
is  no  easy  task. 


Hollywood  watches  this  carefully. 

It  has  got  so  lately  that  the  only  people  who  do 
not  object  to  being  ridiculed  are  the  Americans. 
In  fact,  the  only  villain  we  dare  show  to-day  is  a 
white  American,  over  21  years  of  age,  and  with 
a completely  fictitious  name  that  no  one, 
anywhere,  can  claim  is  his. 


• • • 

And  we  have  not  only  English  and  American 
audiences  to  satisfy.  Foreign  countries  have 
suddenly  realized  a great  propaganda  value  in 
the  films  and  resent  the  danger  of  the  world’s 
becoming  completely  Americanised  through 
the  Hollywood  motion  picture. 

It  isn’t  to  Italy’s  liking  to  see  the  beautiful 
Venetian  girls  sporting  Jean  Harlow  platinum 
bobs.  Nor  is  it  pleasant  for  them  to  see 
American  films  representing  their  nationals  as 
villains  or  gangsters. 

Sinclair  Lewis’s  book  “It  Can’t  Happen  Here’’ 
was  shelved.  It  might  offend  nations  governed 
by  dictators.  Mexico  raged  furiously  against 
Hollywood  cowboy  pictures  which  always  made 
the  villain  a Mexican.  This  had  to  be  stopped 
and  was. 

Certain  Balkan  countries  objected  to  their 
countrymen  being  portrayed  as  spies.  This 
was  immediately  done  away  with.  The  Chinese 
Government  has  raised  protests  against  the 
constant  showing  of  the  nationals  as  back 
country  bandits  with  long  drooping  moustaches. 


Time  and  again  I have  heard  audiences  bitterly 
criticising  films  for  turning  historical  figures 
into  “glamour  boys”  and  “glamour  girls.”  I, 
too,  deplore  this  unhappy  way  of  presenting 
history.  But,  again,  history  in  itself  may  not 
be  dramatically  sound 


Our  forefathers  who  made  history  were  not 
thinking  of  us  motion-picture  producers  at  the 
time.  If  the  heroine  of  a true  historical  event 
happened  to  have  been  ugly,  I cannot  portray 
her  faithfully. 


The  audiences  prefer  to  see  Merle  Oberon  in 
the  role  instead  of  some  homely  actress,  although 
the  latter  might  be  more  authentic. 


I am  not  trying  to  say  that  I know  what  the 
public  wants.  No  producer  can  honestly  say 
that.  I do  say,  however,  that  after  a score  of 
years  of  experience  I do  know  what  the  public 
has  rejected.  And  I must  follow  that  rule  of 
audience  rejection. 


I grant  that  there  are  things  wrong  with  the 
motion-picture  industry.  After  all,  it  is  still 
only  25  years  old.  When  you  consider  that  the 

stage  has  3,000  years  of 
experience  and  back- 
ground on  its  side,  then 
we  have  done  pretty 
well  in  only  a quarter 
of  a century. 


This  section  of  the  Queen 
Mary  was  reconstructed  for 
the  Goldwyn  production  of 
“ Dodsworth.”  WALTER 
HUSTON  and  RUTH 
CHATTERTON  are  in  the 
foreground. 


MERLE  OBERON 

Noticed  by  Korda  in  an  Elstree  restaurant,  picked  out  by  all 
filmgoers  for  her  two  minutes’  work  as  Ann  Boleyn  in  “The 
Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII,”  she  is  now  under  joint  contract  to 
Samuel  Goldwyn  in  Hollywood  and  Korda  in  England.  This 
lovely  girl  from  Tasmania  has  become  one  of  the  most  important 
girls  in  films  in  about  three  years,  and  is  now  in  England  for  a 10 
months’  stay.  She  has  developed  a less  exotic  style  of  looks 
and  has  become  one  of  Hollywood’s  leading  hostesses.  Her 
latest  film  is  “I,  Claudius,”  with  Charles  Laughton. 


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GEORGES  PERINAL’S  photography  in  "Rembrandt, 


ERIC  LINDEN’S  sensitive 
study  of  adolescence  in  "Ah, 
Wilderness.” 


JOAN  CRAWFORD’S  demonstration  of  her 
real  acting  ability  in  "The  Gorgeous  Hussy” 
and  MELVYN  DOUGLAS’  sympathetic 
performance  in  the  same  picture. 


Left-hand  circle.  SAMUEL 
GOLDWYN’S  production 
genius  which  gave  us  the  fine 
performance  of  BONITA 
GRANVILLE  ( bottom  left),  in 
"These  Three”  and  (left),  of 
RUTH  CHATTERTON,  MARY 
ASTOR  and  WALTER 
HUSTON  in  "Dodsworth.” 


Above.  GEORGE  CUKOR’S  direc- 
tion of  “Romeo  and  Juliet”  and 
(right),  the  performances  of  NORMA 
SHEARER  and  LESLIE  HOWARD 


Above.  ROBERT  STEVEN- 
SON’S direction  of  "Tudor 
Rose”  and  (below),  NOVA 
PILBEAM’S  performance  in 


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The  blending  of  sophistication  and  comedy  by  MARLENE 
DIETRICH  and  GARY  COOPER  in  “Desire.” 


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Above.  ALEXANDER  KORDA'S 
maintenance  of  his  own  high 
standard  in  “Rembrandt”  and 
(right),  CHARLES  LAUGHTON’S 
performance  as  the  star. 


CAROLE  LOM- 
BARD’S deadly 
satire  on  foolish 
young  women  in 
“My  Man  God- 
frey.” 


The  versatility  of  SPENCER  TRACY  in  “San  Francisco”  (left),  and 
“Fury”  (right)  : and  his  contribution  (below),  to  the  brilliant  team 
work  of  “LIBELLED  LADY”  with  WILLIAM  POWELL,  MYRNA  LOY 
_ and  JEAN  HARLOW. 


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Centre.  RISKIN  and  CAPRA  at  Work. 

Right.  GARY  COOPER  and  JEAN  ARTHUR  were  the 
stars  of  1936’s  best  film,  “Mr  Deeds  Goes  to  Town.” 

Above.  Remember  the  two  old  ladies  to  whom  everybody 
else  was  “pixilated”  in  the  court  scene  in  “Mr.  Deeds?” 
They  are  MARGARET  SEDDON  and  MARGARET  McWADE. 


The  majority — if  not  the  unanimous — vote  of  any  cross-section 
of  filmgoers  on  the  best  film  of  1936  would  undoubtedly  go  to 
‘‘Mr.  Deeds  Goes  to  Town.” 

Like  the  famous  ‘‘It  Happened  One  Night”  the  picture  came 
from  the  Columbia  studio’s  star  team  of  director  and  writer, 
FRANK  CAPRA  and  ROBERT  RISKIN. 

Beginning  with  “Platinum  Blonde”  starring  jean  Harlow, 
these  two  brilliant  young  men  have  produced  five  “hit” 
pictures  in  a row.  The  two  not  so  far  mentioned  were  “Lady 
for  a Day”  and  ‘‘Strictly  Confidential.” 

Capra  is  a 39-year-old  Sicilian  whose  family  went  to  America 
when  he  was  six.  He  started  out  to  be  an  engineer  and  sold 
newspapers  in  the  streets  of  Los  Angeles  to  earn  his  fees. 
Riskin,  speaking  of  their  team-work,  says,  “Frank  and  I take 
the  story,  single  out  one  big  situation  with  its  characters,  and 
then  decide  on  our  line  of  attack.  I never  waste  time  on  an 
adaptation.  I write  a script  and  then  Frank  and  I go  over  it 
carefully  and  revise  it.  We  have  never  taken  more  than  five 
weeks  on  a script.  Then  I am  finished  with  it.  What  Frank 
does  with  it  is  something  else.  He  has  a genius  for  spontaneous 
injections  while  shooting — I guess  that  is  what  is  known  as 
the  Capra  touch.” 

Their  latest  work  is  “Lost  Horizon”  with  Ronald  Colman. 


KATHARINE  HEPBURN 

In  spite  of  difficulties  in  finding  the  right  stories  for  her  highly 
individual  qualities,  Katharine  Hepburn  has  maintained  her 
position  among  the  topmost  stars  by  sheer  personal  magnetism 
and  acting  ability.  The  lower  picture  is  a scene  from  her  latest 
film,  “Quality  Street,’’  with  Franchot  Tone. 

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W.  H.  MOORING 


Shirley  temple’s  first  “tap”  lesson  cost  two 

shillings  out  of  Mother’s  housekeeping  money. 
She  was  under  three. 

Now  Shirley’s  £500  a week  salary,  plus  a share  in 
picture  profits  is  “tapping”  Hollywood  for  her 
second  million  dollars.  She  has  brought  at  least 
£1,000,000  to  the  film  capital  and  is  expected  to 
double  it  before  she’s  through  as  a child  star. 

Mrs.  Temple  draws  nearly  £100  a week  for  looking 
after  Shirley  and  from  “sideline”  propositions. 
Not  a penny  of  Shirley’s  money  has  been  spent. 
It  is  all  in  Trust  Fund  till  she’s  eighteen. 

The  Temple  family — “Daddy  George”  is  a bank 
manager  and  has  a good  stock  dabbling  sense — 
recently  moved  into  a new  £12,000  French- 
Provincial  home  in  Brentwood.  It  has  ten  rooms 
and  three  acres  of  grounds. 

The  only  entrance  is  through  an  electrically  locked 
gate.  You  announce  yourself  over  a dictaphone 
in  the  stone  pillar  and  if  they  like  your  voice 
someone  inside  the  house  presses  a button  and 
the  gate  swings  for  ten  seconds.  Pedlars  wait 


Shirley  dancing  in  her  new  film  “Dimples” 


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The  baby  wonder  with  BILL  (Bojangles)  ROBINSON, 
who  taught  her  to  dance. 


This  bungalow  at  the  20th  Century-Fox  Studios 
is  Shirley’s  home  in  her  working  hours 


till  a car  goes  through,  then  “nip  in”  a 
second  before  the  gate  shuts  again. 

While  workmen  were  fixing  this  gate 
Shirley  played  “mud  pies”  with  their 
mortar.  Tourists  with  megaphoned  guides 
used  to  come  along.  One  day  a party 
spotted  Shirley. 

When  Mother  came  on  the  scene  Shirley 
exclaimed  excitedly:  “Made  myself  eleven 
dollars  thirty  cents.”  She’d  been  selling 
Temple  mud  pies  as  souvenirs,  at  anything 
from  ten  cents  to  a dollar  apiece. 

She  doesn’t  know  she’s  a millionaire  and 
struggles  to  make  a bit  whenever  she  can. 
“The  banking  instinct”  people  tell  Mr. 
Temple. 

Shirley’s  bedroom  is  in  pale  blue  and 
cream,  matching  her  pyjamas.  She  has 
twin  beds  but  no-one  sleeps  with  her. 
Sometimes  she  uses  one  and  another  time 
the  other.  Adjoining  is  her  own  private 
bathroom  with  shower  bath,  needle  bath 


Shirley  puts  her  heart  into 
everything  she  does,  inclu- 
ding her  favourite  game, 
tennis. 


To  her  mother, 
Shirley  is  “Presh” 


and  lots  of  mirrors. 

Leading  off  is  a large  playroom  fifteen  feet  by 
twenty  where  Shirley  keeps  hundreds  of  dolls 
and  toys.  Shelves  let  into  the  walls  display 
600  miniature  models  which  she  collects.  One 
fan  sends  her  five  miniatures  of  things  out  of 
each  film. 

Scales  in  Shirley’s  bathroom  show  she  weighs 
sixty-five  pounds.  She  is  forty-eight  inches 
barefoot  and  has  sixty-two  curls  which  Mother 
puts  into  thirty-one  bobby  pins  every  night. 
She  has  grown  nearly  two  inches  in  the  last 
six  months  and  put  on  three  pounds  in  weight. 

“Mommie,”  “Daddy,”  “Jack,”  and  “Sonny” 
are  Shirley’s  names  for  the  family.  Mother 
calls  her  “Presh,”  Daddy  calls  her  Shirley,  and 
what  brothers  Jack  and  George  call  her — “all 
depends.” 

She’s  just  lost  her  sixth  baby  tooth  and  now  has 
one  and  a half  false  teeth  . . . just  for  the  films. 
I’ve  known  her  intimately  for  three  years  and 
only  saw  her  “mad”  once.  That  was  when 
someone  kissed  her  unawares. 

She’s  not  over  excitable  ; never  acts  “smart” 
and  definitely  respects  parental  discipline  more 
than  any  other  American  child  I’ve  met. 

She  is  terribly  tender  hearted  but  doesn’t  show 
her  own  fears  and  disappointments.  On  her 
birthday  last  April  23rd,  she  spent  the  afternoon 
with  the  little  cripples  in  a Hollywood  hospital. 
She  sang  and  danced  for  them  : laughed  and 
played  with  them.  She  wept  uncontrollably 
all  the  way  home  “because  they  were  such  poor 
pale  little  kiddies.” 


Shirley  is  still  just  a normal  little  girl 
for  all  her  fame,  and  loves  her  dolls. 


No  more  hospital  visiting  is  now  a rule. 

She  started  French  lessons  in  June  and  her 
tutor  Paula  Walling  describes  her  as  “a  vocabu- 
lary wizard.” 

From  February  her  fan  mail  has  averaged  2,200 
letters  a week.  H.  G.  Wells  described  her  as 
“a  phenomenal  child.”  “Isn’t  it  bad  to  be  a 
fen-orrible  child?”  she  asked  her  mother  after- 
wards, with  a worried  pout. 

She  had  never  been  away  from  the  studio  ill 
until  October  when  a cold  took  her  for  four 
days  out  of  “Stowaway.”  The  film  is 
Chinese  and  Shirley  learned  a lot  of  celestial 
gabble  in  a few  lessons. 

Her  vocabulary  is  strictly  juvenile,  not  naive 
and  not  cheeky,  and  although  against  her 
mother’s  heartfelt  wish  she  has  grasped  the 
significance  of  being  a great  movie  star,  she  is  not 
spoiled. 

She  drives  her  own  miniature  motor  car  and 
because  “Griff,”  her  armed  guard,  is  supposed 
never  to  let  her  out  of  his  sight,  she  drives 
furiously  to  elude  him. 

She  rides  a bike  and  wonders  why  they  won’t 
let  her  try  standing  on  the  saddle.  One  fall 
might  cost  three  fortunes,  but  she  doesn’t 
realise  that. 

She  lives  for  fun,  and  in  fun.  She’s  a sweetheart, 
and  as  President  Roosevelt  once  said  “she’s 
done  more  to  relieve  depression  than  the 
Government.” 


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ADRIAN 

( The  famous  fashion  creator 
of  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer). 


I feel  safe  in  saying  that  some 
of  the  things  I have  created 
for  Garbo  to  wear  in 
“Camille”  are  my  favourite 
designs  of  the  year. 

Perhaps  a brief  resume  of  each 


GARBO  and  ROBERT  TAYLOR  in  a scene 
from  “Camille.” 


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garment  would  give  you  a chance  to  form  your 
own  opinion  as  to  which  is  the  most  outstanding. 

There  is  a fluffy  creation  of  white  tulle,  liberally 
sprinkled  with  hand  embroidered  silver  stars  of 
varying  sizes,  supplying  one  never-to-be-forgotten 
thrill.  Next,  a simple,  white  organza  with 
exquisite,  but  unobtrusive  hand  embroidery  down 
the  front,  and  a quaint  little  old-fashioned  sash 
of  black  velvet.  Strangely  enough,  it  loses  none 
of  its  glamour  against  the  other  glittering  creation. 
Then  there  is  an  evening  coat  of  silver  bengaline 
that  defies  description.  So  heavy  that  it  is  almost 
impossible  for  one  individual  to  lift  it,  the  coat  is 
heavily  embroidered  in  real  gold  thread  and 
sprinkled  with  brilliants  and  emeralds. 

The  uneven  hemline  is  bordered  with  fifty-five 
yards  of  mink  banding  ! 

There  are  many  more — a suit  of  pearl  grey  velvet 


rivals  the  opera  ensemble  infabulous 
design.  This  is  embroidered  insilver 
threads,  its  coat  bordered  by 
thirty-five  yards  of  Russian  sable  ; 
gowns  of  black  lace,  ofwhite  organza, 
lace-trimmed  of  wool  and  silk  and 
silver  and  gold. 

If  I have  made  you  visualise  Garbo 
in  these  brief  descriptions — for  to 
me  each  of  them  is  Garbo,  and  I 
see  her  in  my  mind  as  I write — then 
I know  I can  consider  these 
creations  my  best  of  the  year. 


The  two  pictures  on  this  page  show 
GARBO  in  scenes  from  “ Camille,” 
wearing  clothes  designed  for  her  by 
Adrian,  the  author  of  this  article. 


RONALD  COLMAN 

This  is  his  15th  year  of  stardom 
and  his  position  is  as  strong  as 
ever.  Indeed  his  mature  charm 
has  even  strengthened  his  status 
as  the  perfect  English  gentleman 
on  the  screen.  Here  are  two 
very  different  studies  from  his 
latest  film  “Lost  Horizon.” 


ARRIVAL 

ROSALIND  RUSSELL  stepped  into  a part  intended  for 
Myrna  Loy  in  “Rendezvous”  with  William  Powell  and 
became  a star.  In  “Craig’s  Wife”  she  has  a straight 
dramatic  part  and  below  you  see  her  with  John  Boles. 


COME-BACK 

MARY  ASTOR,  a silent  star  in  her  teens,  made  a sensational 
come-back  recently  in  two  films — “Dodsworth”  and  “And 
So  They  were  Married”  (above),  in  which  you  see  her  with 
Melvyn  Douglas. 


Stars  come  and  go  but  above  them  all,  alone 
and  still  a little  mysterious,  CHARLES  SPENCER 
CHAPLIN,  silver-haired  music  hall  comedian 
from  South  London,  lives  and  works  in  his  own 
way. 

Time  after  time  he  has  taken  unknown  girls — 
Edna  Purviance,  Gorgia  Hale,  Merna  Kennedy 
and  Virginia  Cherrill  are  a few — and  made  them 
famous  as  his  leading  ladies. 

Four  years  ago  he  met  PAULETTE  GODDARD 
at  a party.  She  was  a New  York  showgirl  who 
had  done  a little  picture  work.  Chaplin  made 
her  leading  lady  of  his  “Modern  Times.”  The 
story  is  that  they  are  secretly  married,  but 
nobody  is  certain. 

To  Charlie,  she  is  “Peter”  and  he  believes  she  has 
the  makings  of  a great  actress.  For  that  reason 
he  is  now  directing  a film  starring  her  in  which 
he  will  not  appear  himself. 

Here  you  see  some  studies  of 
Paulette  and  Charlie  in  private 
life,  and  as  they  appeared  in  V 
“Modern  Times.”  'V 


BARBARA  STANWYCK — because  she  is  easily  the  most  unspoiled 
and  genuine  woman  in  pictures. 


GARY  COOPER— because  his 
off-screen  personality  is  just 
as  nice  (if  not  nicer)  than  his 
screen  personality. 


RUSSELL  LEWIS  — 
because  his  enthusiasm 
and  encouragement 
have  made  me 
surmount  the  initial 
agonising  self  discipline 
of  learning  to  dance, 
and  because  he  has 
made  me  realise  that 
dancing  is  a part  of 
acting. 


GEORGES  JOMIER  — because  he  is 
France’s  most  popular  unofficial  ambas- 
sador in  Hollywood,  and  because  of 
the  delicious  French  dinners  he  occas- 
ionally cooks  for  me  at  my  house 


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BY 

MADELEINE 


FRED  ASTAIRE  — because  his 
sense  of  humour  in  real  life  is  no 
less  nimble  than  are  his  dancing 
feet. 


LEWIS  MILESTONE  (below)— 
because  he  is  the  most  under- 
standing and  inspiring  director  I 
have  ever  worked  for. 


ROBERT  BENCHLEY  (above)— 
because  he  is  my  favourite  humorist 
and  still  can  laugh  at  my  jokes. 


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BOB  RISKIN  (above) — because  I am 
such  a sincere  admirer  of  his  screen 
writings  and  because  I am  secretly 
ever-hopeful  of  one  day  interpreting 
one  of  them. 


BERT  ALLENBERG— because  he 
combines  those  rare  accomplish- 
ments of  being  both  the  best  agent 
in  Hollywood  and  the  best  ball- 
room dancer 

“JOCK”  WHITNEY  (below)— 
because  he  is  sucha  genuinely  nice 
person  that  one  can  forget  that 
he  is  a millionaire. 


MADELEINE 

CARROLL 


MRS.  KROSS  (my 
masseuse) — because  she 
can  do  more  to  soothe 
my  troubled  nerves 
with  her  capable  hands 
than  anyone  else  in  the 
world. 


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MUNI  as  Pasteur  (above), 
and  in  “The  Good  Earth” 
(extreme  right). 


PAUL  MUNI 

One  of  last  year’s  finest  pictures,  “The 
Story  of  Louis  Pasteur,”  added  another  to 
the  long  list  of  brilliant  character  studies 
this  serious-minded  star  from  Austria  has 
given  to  the  screen. 


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JESSIE  MATTHEWS 

Britain’s  brightest  star  of  musical  films,  Jessie  Matthews  is  one  of  the  very  few  actresses 
outside  Hollywood  whose  pictures  are  hailed  all  over  the  world.  Overleaf  you  will 
find  the  story  of  her  career  told  in  pictures. 


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Life  began  for  Jessie  Matthews  one  night  in  New 
York.  Gertrude  Lawrence  fell  ill,  and  Gertie’s 
bad  luck  was  Jessie’s  fortune.  She  deputised  and 
was  a star  by  the  morning. 

She  was  19  then.  At  15  she  had  made  her  first 
public  appearance  as  a chorus  girl  in  “The  Music 
Box  Revue’’  at  the  Palace  Theatre,  London,  not  far 


1.  “There  Goes  the  Bride,”  the  film  that  made  her 
a star. 

2.  With  IAN  HUNTER  in  “The  Man  from  Toronto.” 

3.  She  played  a chorus  girl  in  “Friday  the  Thirteenth” 

4.  Remember  this  outfit  in  “The  Midshipmaid  ?” 

5.  Her  most  dramatic  part  up  to  that  time  was  as 
Susie  Deans  in  “The  Good  Companions,”  with 
JOHN  GIELGUD. 


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jessie  exercises  her 
dancing  legs  in  her 
garden  at  Hampton 
and  (right),  spends 
a quiet  evening  by 
the  fire  with  her 
husband,  SONNIE 
HALE. 


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Between  “shots” 
on  “Head  Over 
Heels,”  Jessie  had 
an  improvised  bed 
to  rest  on.  Right — 
with  VICTOR 
SAVILLE,  the 
director,  and 
ROBERT  YOUNG 
during  “It’s  Love 
Again.” 

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from  her  native  Soho,  where  she  had  been  one  of  a 
family  of  11  children. 

From  that  memorable  night  on  Broadway,  she  was  a 
stage  star  but  she  became  a film  favourite  only 
about  four  years  ago  in  “There  Goes  the  Bride.” 
On  these  pages  you  see  her  film  career  traced  in 
pictures. 


6.  She  impersonated  an  old  woman  in  “Evergreen,” 
one  of  her  greatest  successes. 

7.  This  scene  is  from  “Waltzes  from  Vienna.” 

8.  GRIFFITH  (ONES  was  her  leading  man  in  “First 
a Girl.” 

9.  This  dance  was  the  feature  of  the  spectacular 
climax  of  “It’s  Love  Again.” 

10.  A scene  from  “Head  over  Heels,”  during  the 
making  of  which  Jessie  fell  ill. 


Hollywood  doesn’t  have  all  the  star  homes 
— here  are  some  in  London.  JACK 
HULBERT  and  CICELY  COURTNEIDGE 
have  a house  in  Curzon  street,  Mayfair, 
and  (right),  you  see  HUGH  SINCLAIR, 
his  wife  VALERIE  TAYLOR  and  their 
baby  at  nursery  tea  in  their  Pont  street 
flat. 


BARRY  MACKAY,  one  of  our  rising  young 
leading  men,  is  married  to  the  stage  star, 
NATALIE  HALL.  Here  they  are  at  home, 
and  (left),  ROBERT  DONAT  with  his 
wife  and  two  of  their  three  children  by 
their  fireside  in  Golders  Green. 


One  of  the  loveliest  girls  in 
British  films  is  Anna  Lee.  She  is 
married  to  ROBERT  STEVENSON 
the  director,  and  they  live  in  a 
picturesque  house  amid  the 
wharfs  of  Southwark,  across  the 
Thames  from  St.  Paul’s.  Left — 
Anna  with  her  husband  and 
ARTHUR  SINCLAIR  making 
“King  Solomon’s  Mines’’  which 
Stevenson  directed. 


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JOHN  LODER 

Tall,  handsome  John  Loder  made  his 
reputation  first  in  Germany  and  Holly- 
wood, but  now  he  is  one  of  the  most 
sought-after  male  stars  in  Britain.  He 
covers  his  manly  face  with  whiskers  for 
his  part  in  “King  Solomon’s  Mines” 
and  below  you  see  him  with  SYLVIA 
SIDNEY  and  Director  ALFRED 
HITCHCOCK  during  the  making  of 
“Sabotage.” 


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FRANCHOT  TONE 


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— — 

THERE  IS  A LOT  OF  LUCK 
IN  THIS  ACTING  GAME 

and  gives  his  own  views 

on  an  Actor’s  Life 


If  I hadn’t  eaten  supper  in  a little  cafe  in 
Akron,  Ohio,  on  a certain  summer  night,  I’d 
probably  be  a doctor  to-day — a country  doctor 
at  that. 

I was  seventeen  years  old  at  the  time,  and 
attending  the  University  of  Akron  night  school, 
in  the  pre-medical  class.  Day-times  I was 
working  as  time-keeper  in  the  rubber  factory 
there. 

On  this  particular  night  I was  going  to  see  a 
little  stock  company  that  had  come  to  town, 
and,  by  chance,  two  of  the  actors  came  into  the 
cafe  while- 1 was  eating.  One  was  the  leading 
man,  and  the  other  was  the  villain. 

They  sat  down  at  my  table.  And  as  I listened 
to  their  conversation,  I suddenly  knew  that 
medicine  wasn’t  the  career  for  me.  I would 
become  an  actor. 


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The  years  that  have  passed  since  that  night  have 
been  filled  with  all  the  story-book  hardships  of 
an  aspiring  actor.  Mine  weren’t  fiction  by  a 
long  way,  but  I wouldn’t  have  missed  them  for 
anything.  It’s  the  same  process  nearly  every 
actor  goes  through.  It’s  part  of  the  game. 


Like  every  other  actor,  I’m  often  asked  the  old, 
old  question  : “How  can  I get  started  in  the 

movies  ?”  I wish  I knew  what  to  say.  I wish 
I could  give  a definite  idea  of  how  to  proceed 
with  some  assurance  of  success.  But  it’s 
impossible. 

For  instance,  luck  is  a big  factor.  You  never 
know  who  will  be  “up’’  to-morrow — or  “out.” 

In  my  own  case,  luck  was  a dominating  element. 
If  I hadn’t  met  those  actors  that  night  in  Ohio, 
if  Lionel  Barrymore  hadn’t  seen  me  several 
years  later  on  the  stage  in  a play  called  “The 
Last  Mile,”  and  urged  a screen  test,  and  if 
there  hadn’t  been  a lot  of  other  “ifs,”  my 
present  career  might  have  been  much  different. 
If  you  want  to  act,  are  willing  to  endure  hard 


CLARK  GABLE  had  one  of 
the  greatest  parts  of  his 
career  opposite  CLAUDETTE 
COLBERT  in  “It  Happened 
One  Night.” 


Above.  CLARK  GABLE’S  coloured  dresser  gives  him  a final 
touch  up  before  he  goes  before  the  camera.  Below.  With 
MAMO,  the  Haitian  beauty,  in  “Mutiny  on  the  Bounty.” 


from  civilization  as  I can  get,  and  accompanied 
by  only  two  or  three  close  friends  who  will 
not  "talk  shop." 

I have  a log  cabin  in  the  mountains  about  fifty 
miles  from  Hollywood,  where  I spend  many 
week-ends.  You  will  find  that  most  actors 
have  hobbies  of  some  sort.  It’s  their  safety 
valve. 

One  of  the  biggest  fears  a star  has,  I think,  is 
that  of  becoming  "typed."  It  nearly  got  me  at 
first,  when  people  began  to  label  me  as  a "ladies’ 
man."  Then  came  roles  in  "Red  Dust," 
"China  Seas"  and  "Mutiny  on  the  Bounty," 
and  the  jinx  disappeared. 

I have  no  illusions  about  myself  or  my  abilities. 

I simply  try  to  give  each  role  my  sincerest 
interpretation.  I spend  hours  thinking  about 
the  character  I’m  going  to  portray.  Figuring 
out  his  likes  and  dislikes,  his  mannerisms.  I 
think  of  similar  people  I’ve  met  and  known. 
When  the  film  starts  I mentally  am  that  person. 
Before  finishing,  I’d  like  to  crack  open  a few 

( Continued  on  page  40) 


knocks,  disillusionment,  bitter  competition, 
then  go  ahead  and  more  power  to  you  ! 

Determination,  plus  talent,  plus  luck,  and  you’ll 
reach  the  top. 

The  life  of  an  actor,  contrary  to  what  most 
people  think,  is  not  easy.  My  days  in  the 
Oklahoma  oil  fields  and  surveying  in  the 
California  timberlands  were  nothing  compared 
to  the  strict  requirements  of  studio  schedules. 

Generally  we  work  seventy  or  seventy-five 
hours  a week.  Sometimes  we  work  all  night, 
— sometimes  on  Sunday  in  addition. 

When  we’re  not  actually  before  the  camera, 
there  are  interviews,  consultations,  script 
rehearsals,  visitors  to  be  greeted,  publicity 
pictures,  personal  affairs,  and  many  other 
duties.  It  may  sound  thrilling,  but  take  it 
from  me,  it’s  work. 

To  keep  one’s  balance  and  perspective,  it’s 
necessary  to  get  away  from  it  all  at  frequent 
intervals — at  least  for  me.  Not  at  popular 
resorts,  but  on  hunting  or  fishing  trips,  as  far 


Above.  With  MARION  DAVIES.  Below.  With  JOAN  CRAWFORD 


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II 


IDA  LUPINO 


Daughter  of  the  English  comedian,  Stanley  Lupino,  and  member  of  a theatrical  family  that  goes  back 
300  years,  Ida  is  an  outstanding  example  of  a British  girl  who  has  made  good  in  Hollywood.  With  four 
years’  experience  in  films  behind  her  she  is  now  only  20 


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of  the  myths  surrounding  the  stars.  It’s  time 
someone  did. 

First  comes  the  money  myth.  Because  an 
actor’s  salary  happens  to  be  in  three  figures  a 
week,  the  public  think  he’s  rolling  in  riches. 
As  a matter  of  fact,  many  a clerk  will  probably 
retire  with  a sounder  bank  account. 

Stardom  is  generally  short-lived,  compared  with 
other  professions.  During  that  time  expenses 
are  high.  No  matter  what  he  buys,  whether 
it  be  clothes  or  real  estate,  an  actor  has  to  pay 
more  than  anyone  else — and  for  the  same  item. 

There  is  the  upkeep  of  a household.  His 
manager’s  fees.  Taxes.  When  it’s  all  over, 
he’s  lucky  if  he’s  been  able  to  save  enough  to 
tide  him  along  through  his  old  age. 

A second  myth  is  the  easy  life  we’re  supposed 
to  lead,  which  I’ve  mentioned  before.  If 


getting  up  in  the  morning  at  six  o’clock  and 
working  straight  through,  with  time  out  only 
for  meals,  until  ten  at  night  is  an  easy  life,  then 
I’m  crazy. 

Another  myth  is  that  of  perpetual  wild  parties. 
I have  yet  to  see  a star  go  out  socially  while 
working  on  a production,  with  the  exception 
of  an  occasional  dinner.  He  may  attend  a dance 
on  Saturday  night — but  not  during  the  week. 
His  health  wouldn’t  permit  it. 

Acting,  after  all,  is  a business.  True,  it  has 
more  glamour  and  fascination  than  many  other 
professions. 

But,  after  all,  an  actor  merely  imitates  what 
other  men  really  do.  Our  work  is  humble, 
really.  Sometimes  it  means  giving  to  the  world 
the  story  of  real  people — doctors,  statesmen, 
lawyers,  pioneers — their  struggles  and  triumphs. 
Then  it  is  an  honour. 


JEANETTE  MACDONALD 

One  of  the  first  singing  stars  and  she  is  still  one  of  the 
best.  Her  latest  film  is  “Maytime”  with  Nelson  Eddy. 


One  of  the  first  things  every  Hollywood 
star  does  on  coming  to  the  front,  is  to 
buy  or  build  a home  somewhere  in  the 
beautiful  countryside  around  Hollywood. 
In  the  domestic  background  each  chooses 
there  is  reflected  something  of  the  star’s 
own  personality. 

On  this  and  the  following  pages  you  will 
see  some  of  your  favourite  stars  in  their 
own  home  setting. 

Above.  CLAUDETTE  COLBERT  has  reason 
to  look  pleased  with  her  beautiful  new  house. 

Left.  The  “outdoor  man’’  tastes  of  GARY 
COOPER  are  noticeable  even  in  his  study. 


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SIMONE  SIMON,  the  French 
girl  who  is  regarded  by  many 
as  the  greatest  star  discovery 
since  Garbo,  finds  peace  by 
the  lily  pond  in  the  garden  of 
the  house  she  has  taken, 
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MARGARET  SULLAVAN  pre- 
fers the  cottage  style  of  home,- 
with  an  old  English  flavour. 


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A picture  like  this  from 
“Swing  Time”  needs  no 
description.  It  symbolizes 
all  the  grace  and  gaiety  that 
have  made  FRED  ASTAIRE 
and  GINGER  ROGERS  the 
greatest  dance  team  in  the 
world. 

Right.  GINGER  ROGERS 
sits  by  Director  GEORGE 
STEVENS,  and  watches  her 
famous  partner  play  a solo 
scene  for  “Swing  Time.” 


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FRED  ASTAIRE 


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Whoever  started  these  stories  about  FRED  and  GINGER, 
not  getting  on  well  together  should  take  a look  at  them 
here,  chatting  between  scenes  in  the  studio. 

Right.  GINGER  uses  a bicycle  to  get  about  the  studio 
and  save  her  feet  for  dancing.  Those  smart  tailored 
pyjamas  were  designed  by  BERNARD  NEWMAN  whom 
you  see  with  her.  He  designs  all  the  clothes  Ginger 
wears  on  the  screen. 

Below.  Now  it  is  GINGER’S  turn  to  work  alone.  Here 
she  is  being  directed  in  a “Swing  Time”  close-up. 


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Not  so  long  ago  DOUGLAS  FAIRBANKS 
Senior  overshadowed  his  son  Junior  in 
importance  to  film-goers,  but  now  Senior 
is  making  rare  screen  appearances,  while 
Junior,  settled  in  London,  is  one  of  the  most 
active  of  producer-actors. 


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JOAN  BENNETT 

One  of  the  many  Hollywood  actresses  who  visited  England  last  year.  But  she  was  one  of  the  few  who  did  not  make  a 
picture  here.  It  was  a pure  holiday  trip  and  Joan  soon  hurried  back  to  her  writer  husband,  Gene  Markey,  and  their  baby. 


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. . . AND  THIS  IS  HOW  IT  WORKS 


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The  best  clues  to  Walt  Disney,  the  creator  of  Mickey  Mouse,  are 
to  be  found  in  a large  white  building  on  the  outskirts  of  Los  Angeles. 

Mickey  himself,  his  hand  stretched  out  in  welcome,  is  perched  on 
top  of  an  electric  sign  which  announces  that  this  is  the  Walt 
Disney  studio. 

Disney,  a slender  young  man  with  eyes  so  dark  brown  in  colour 
that  they  seem  black,  is  amazed  and  a little  confused  by  the  success 
of  his  precocious  offspring. 

He  does  not  know  how  the  idea  came  to  him.  The  trick  of  ani- 
mating cartoons  was  not  his  invention  and  was  not  new  when,  in 
1928,  the  motion  picture  industry  was  revolutionised  by  the  intro- 
duction of  sound. 


Disney  had  made  his  share  of  the  cartoons,  with  no  outstanding 
distinction.  Incidental  music  and  sound  effects  had  even  been 
added  to  Mutt  and  Jeff,  and  other  screen  versions  of  the  comic 
strips. 

Early  in  1928  Disney  conceived  the  notion  of  having  a mouse  as  a 
character.  He  was  to  have  been  named  Mortimer  Mouse,  but 
Mickey  was  chosen  instead,  largely  because  it  was  shorter.  He 
was  to  be  merely  one  of  a family  of  animals  which  already  included 


From  DISNEY’S  drawing  board  to  this. 
The  industry  of  making  Micky  Mouse 
and  silly  symphony  cartoons  has  its 
headquarters  in  this  fine  building. 

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Oswald  the  Rabbit  and  some  others. 

In  the  late  Spring,  Disney  hit  upon  the  idea  which  was  to 
bring  success.  He  decided  to  synchronise  Mickey’s  actions 
with  music.  This  was  wholly  new. 

Disney  peddled  his  brain  child  among  the  large  producers 
and  finally  found  an  independent  backer  in  New  York. 
The  film  was  shown  in  a small  theatre  in  September.  In  a 
few  days  it  was  playing  to  tremendous  applause  at  the  Roxy 
Theatre  in  New  York. 


It  takes  about  eight  weeks  to  make  a Mickey  film.  The 
various  stages  in  the  process  go  on  simultaneously,  of  course, 
and  either  a Mickey  Mouse  or  a Silly  Symphony  is  ready 
every  few  weeks. 

The  first  stage  is  the  story.  Usually,  but  not  always, 
Disney  has  the  first  germ  of  the  idea. 

The  idea  is  presented  at  a story  conference  at  which  some 
twenty-five  or  thirty  of  the  Disney  staff  are  present.  A 
rough  plot  is  worked  out  and  then  the  “gag-men”  take  a 
hand.  They  get  Mickey  into  scrapes  and  out  of  them. 
They  think  up  the  novel  touches  which  bring  the  laughs. 

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The  next  step  is  a series  of  drawings  which  set  forth  as  in  a 
comic  strip,  the  principal  episodes  of  the  drama.  In  the  old 
days  of  animated  cartoons,  prior  to  the  talkies,  these  key 
drawings  would  immediately  have  been  put  in  the  hands  of 
young  artists  called  animators. 

The  movement  in  the  finished  film  is  obtained,  of  course,  by 
minute  changes  in  a series  of  pictures.  From  eight  to  ten 
thousand  drawings  are  required  for  the  average  short  film 
and  each  is  made  by  hand.  They  are  photographed  singly. 

Disney’s  idea  that  sound  was  not  only  to  be  added  but  that 
Mickey’s  movements  were  to  be  synchronised  to  music, 
complicated  the  process  enormously. 

The  second  stage  at  the  Disney  studios  is  the  creation  of 
the  musical  score.  This  is  done  after  the  story  has  been 
finished,  but  prior  to  the  drawing  of  any  detailed  pictures. 

Mickey,  let  us  imagine,  is  to  do  a little  dance  to  the  phrase 
from  Mendelssohn’s  “Spring  Song.”  There  are  eleven 
beats  to  this  phrase  (taa-ta-ta-ta-tee-ta-ta-ta-taaa-ta-teee). 


This  means  that  Mickey  can  take 
eleven  steps  during  the  duration  of 
the  phrase  and  do  a stunt  or  two 
besides. 

That  is,  at  the  “tee”  or  the  “taaa” 
or  the  “teee”  he  can,  if  the  spirit 
moves,  take  time  to  pull  the  tail  of 


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Pluto,  his  dog,  or  annoy  Minnie  and  Donald  Duck,  or  spring  to 
the  back  of  Clarabell  Cow.  The  beat  of  the  music  gives  him  a 
fraction  of  a second  to  do  so. 

A chief  layout  man,  roughly  similar  to  a director  in  a more  con- 
ventional studio,  takes  the  musical  score  and  carefully  works  out 
the  number  of  movements  in  each  episode. 

From  the  time  Mickey  enters  the  jungle,  for  instance,  until  he 
emerges  just  ahead  of  a ferocious  lion,  he  performs  a specific  number 
of  motions.  Each  one  of  these  is  a group  of  separate  drawings. 

The  chief  layout  man  makes  each  group  correspond,  exactly,  to  the 
number  of  beats  in  the  musical  score.  He  compiles  a list  of  draw- 
ings, normally  about  nine  thousand,  and  these  are  made  by  the 
animators. 


Drawings  are  transferred  to  celluloid  sheets  so  that  backgrounds, 
which  may  remain  the  same  in  a hundred  or  more  pictures,  need 
not  be  drawn  over  and  over.  While  the  drawings  are  being  made 
and  photographed,  the  second  division  of  the  work  is  under  way  ; 
the  recording  of  the  music  and  the  sound  effects. 

The  sound-proof  room,  where  the  sound  is  recorded,  is  the  maddest 
of  all  the  weird  sub-divisions  of  the  Disney  studio.  It  is  a large  hall, 
rather  similar  in  appearance  to  the  average  broadcasting  studio. 
A small  orchestra  is  seated  in  the  left-hand  corner. 

Stretching  almost  the  length  of  the  room,  at  the  right,  is  a long 
table  with  a conglomeration  of  instruments  and  four  or  five  men 
standing  in  front  of  it.  A microphone  is  in  front  of  each  of  them 
and  several  are  near  the  orchestra.  These  are  the  sound  experts, 
and  they  can  simulate  any  noise  imaginable. 

The  photographic  pictures  of  Mickey  and  the  Silly  Symphonies  when 
the  work  of  the  Disney  studio  is  completed,  are  on  one  film  and  the 
sound  track  is  on  another.  Merging  them  is  a simple  operation, 
done  in  all  the  studios.  A negative  is  then  sent  to  the  United 
Artists’  distributing  office,  the  required  number  of  prints  is  made, 
so  Mickey  reaches  your  cinema. 


DISNEY  and  “the  boys.”  This 
is  a Story  Conference  with 
rough  drawings  of  key  incidents 
on  the  board,  showing  the  first 
draft  of  a new  cartoon. 


Three 

World  - Famous  Stars 


MINNIE 

MOUSE 


PLUTO 


VIRGINIA  BRUCE 

Discovered  by  the  great  Ziegfeld  but  by  her  own  efforts  has 
become  more  than  a mere  beauty. 

With  her  natural  golden  hair  and  exquisite  colouring  she  is 
frequently  called  the  most  beautiful  girl  in  Hollywood. 

Here  she  is  (on  the  left),  with  her  daughter  Susan  Gilbert,  whose 
father,  the  once  great  John  Gilbert,  died  tragically  last  year. 


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LORETTA  YOUNG 

The  fragile  beauty  of  Loretta  Young  is  no  illusion  of  the  screen.  She  is  as  delicate 
as  she  is  lovely,  and  her  long  absence  from  the  screen  last  year  was  caused  by 
overwork,  but  she  is  well  again  now,  as  you  will  see  in  “Living  Dangerously.” 


RAYMOND  MASSEY 

Canadian  by  birth,  and  equally  famous  on  the  stage  of  London  and  New  York, 
he  made  a great  personal  triumph  in  H.  G.  Wells’  “Things  to  Come.” 

He  is  co-starred  with  Elisabeth  Bergner  in  “Dreaming  Lips.” 


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GINGER.  ROGERS  rests  on 
her  chair  that  isn’t  a chair 
— a reclining  board — to  save 
her  dress  from  crushing. 


FRANCHOT  TONE  makes  the  most 
of  a fev/  spare  minutes  by  having  a 
haircut,  a manicure  and  making  a 
telephone  call,  all  at  once. 


JANET  GAYNOR  and  DON  AMECHE  discuss 
their  lines  during  "Ladies  in  Love.” 


If  a film  that  takes  two  hours  or  more  to 
show  takes  two  months  or  less  to  make, 
there  are  obviously  many  moments  in 


FLORA  ROBSON, 
director  WILLIAM  K. 
HOWARD  and  VIVIEN 
LEIGH,  look  on  while 
JAMES  WONG  HOWE 
focusses  his  camera 
during  "Fire  Over 
England." 


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the  studio  which  never  reach  the  cinema. 
Here  are  a few  glimpses  into  the  studios 
between  shots. 


ANN  SOTHERN  passes  the  time  by  knitting. 


ROBERT  YOUNG  combines 
lunch  and  a book. 


VIVIEN  LEIGH  takes  time  off  during  “Fire  Over  England’’ 
to  chat  with  JOSEPH  SCHENCK  on  a visit  to  Denham. 


The  whole  cast  of  “My 
Man  Godfrey’’  relax  for  a 
moment.  GREGORY  LA 
CAVA,  the  director,  from 
his  armchair,  looks  at  his 
lined  up  team,  left  to  right, 
WILLIAM  POWELL, 
CAROLE  LOMBARD, 
GAIL  PATRICK,  MISCHA 
AUER,  ALICE  BRADY 
and  EUGENE  PALETTE. 


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JOAN  BENNETT  likes  fancy 
rug  making. 


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CONSTANCE  BENNETT  must  have 
caught  the  tea  habit  in  England. 
EDWARD  H.  GRIFFITHS  directing 
her  in  “Ladies  in  Love,’’  has  a cup  too 


One  of  JEAN  HARLOW’S  hobbies 
is  cutting  out  silhouette  caricatures. 


WARNER  OLAND,  in  one  of  his  famous 
Charlie  Chan  roles,  has  a glass  of  milk  with 
THOMAS  BECK,  HELEN  WOOD  and  ALAN 
DINEHART. 


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The  stars  of  “Girls’  Dormitory,” 
SIMONE  SIMON,  RUTH  CHATTER- 
TON  and  HERBERT  MARSHALL, 
chat  while  waiting  to  be  called  to  the 
camera. 


MARY  CARLISLE  uses  an  off 
moment  to  repair  her  make-up. 


LEWIS  MILESTONE  reads 
MADELEINE  CARROLL’S  fortune 
in  her  palm  during  “The  General 
Died  At  Dawn.” 


KATHARINE  HEPBURN  has  a 
cigarette  with  MARK  SANDRICH, 


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JOEL  McCREA 

Typifies  the  best  type  of  young  American — tall,  ruggedly  handsome, 
athletic,  intelligent.  He  is  married  to  Frances  Dee  and  they  have  two  children. 


MARGOT  GRAHAME 

Margot  had  a considerable  reputation  in  British  films  before  she  went  to 
Hollywood,  but  it  was  her  performance  in  “The  Informer”  that  sent  her  right  to  the 
top.  Now  she  is  one  of  the  busiest  actresses. 

When  in  Hollywood  she  likes  to  live  on  the  Pacific,  and  on  the  right  you  see  her  in  her 
beach  home. 


JEAN  ARTHUR 

Her  name  is  not  new  in  films,  but  it  has  taken  on 
a new  meaning  after  pictures  like  “Mr.  Deeds 
Goes  to  Town,”  “The  Ex-Mrs.  Bradford”  and 
“If  You  Could  Only  Cook” — all  in  the  last  year. 

Jean  was  a photographer’s  model  in  New  York — 
and  a brunette — when  Hollywood  snapped  her  up 
at  the  age  of  15.  For  9 years  she  was  a popular 
ingenue,  then  she  went  back  to  New  York,  married, 
bleached  her  hair,  went  on  the  stage,  and  Hollywood 
discovered  her  all  over  again  ! 

Above.  The  “Mr.  Deeds”  partnership  of  GARY 
COOPER  and  JEAN  ARTHUR  is  resumed  in  “The 
Plainsman.”  Here  Gary  and  Jean  entertain  a 
distinguished  visitor  to  the  studio — M.  Albert 
Sarraut,  former  French  Premier. 

Left.  Changing  her  hairdressing  style  Jean  looks 
very  different  in  “Adventure  in  Manhattan”  with 
Joel  McCrea. 


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JEAN  HARLOW 

New  stars  may  come  up  but  Jean  Harlow,  ever  improving  as  an  actress,  does  not  budge  an  inch  from 
the  position  she  won  several  years  ago  in  “Hell’s  Angels.”  She  has  one  of  her  greatest  roles  in 
“Libelled  Lady”  with  William  Powell,  Myrna  Loy,  and  Spencer  Tracy. 


DARRYL  ZANUCK,  who  at  34 


controls  all  the  films  produced 
in  the  great  Twentieth  Century 
Fox  studios,  is  now  by  general 
acclaim  the  greatest  producer 
in  Hollywood. 

Here  he  tells  the  romantic 
story  of  his  life. 


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by 

DARRYL  ZANUCK 


My  father  was  running  the  Grand  Hotel  in 
Wahoo,  Nebraska,  when  I was  born  in 
September,  1902. 

I suppose  I was  not  the  type  of  boy  mothers 
would  point  to  as  an  example  for  their  offspring. 
For  I did  not  want  to  go  to  school  or  do  any  of 
the  things  which  in  Wahoo,  then  or  now,  pass 
for  proper  filial  deportment. 

When  my  parents  took  me  on  a visit  to  Cali- 
fornia I found  a job  at  two  shillings  a day  working 
in  pictures.  I was  then  six  years  old,  and  had 
to  sneak  away  for  my  adventure  as  an  actor. 

My  father  soon  found  out  what  I was  doing. 
He  wasted  no  time  in  shipping  me  back  to 
Nebraska,  and  my  grandparents.  That  ended 
my  career  as  an  actor — and  they  saw  to  it  that 
I returned  to  school. 

But  I managed  to  play  truant  often  enough, 
roaming  the  woods,  hunting  and  trapping 
animals.  That,  I suppose,  is  where  I got  my 
love  of  hunting — a passion  that  has  taken  me 
as  far  as  Africa  and  Alaska  on  the  trail  of  wild 
game. 

Now  that  I am  a parent  myself  I expect  to  be 
greatly  concerned  about  the  way  my  children 


fare  with  their  education,  and  shall  emphasise 
the  importance  of  obeying  their  teachers,  but 
if  there  was  one  thing  I dreaded  in  my  boyhood 
it  was  the  routine  of  the  schoolroom. 

So  when  trouble  loomed  over  the  border  in 
Mexico,  I sneaked  away  again  to  enlist.  Although 
under  age,  I persuaded  the  recruiting  officers 
that  I was  18.  Wahoo  wasn’t  big  enough  to 
hold  me  after  that  and  when  the  World  War 
came  I went  along. 

When  the  representative  of  my  division  on  the 
American  army  newspaper,  “The  Stars  and 
Stripes,”  got  in  the  way  of  a bullet  and  was  sent 
home,  I was  given  the  chance  of  his  job.  I had 
always  wanted  to  write. 

My  work  for  the  paper  won  for  me  a letter  of 
commendation  and  I was  so  encouraged  that 
when  we  were  sent  back  to  the  States,  I remained 
in  New  York  in  the  fond  hope  of  making  my 
mark  as  a magazine  writer. 

I ground  out  story  after  story  and  carried  them 
around  from  editor  to  editor.  But  the  best 
result  was  a note  from  one  editor  to  the  effect 
that  my  work  showed  promise,  but  needed 
more  finish.  Finally,  I decided  to  go  home 


Talent  finding  is  the  hardest  task  of  a producer  but  Darryl  Zanuck 
is  confident  that  in  SIMONE  SIMON  he  has  a new  star. 
Here  she  is  in  her  first  two  Hollywood  films  (above) 
“Girls’  Dormitory,”  and  (below)  “Ladies  in  Love.” 


MADELEINE  CARROLL  and  TYRONE  POWER  in 
“Lloyds  of  London,”  Zanuck’s  latest  large-scale  production 
and,  in  his  own  opinion,  his  most  ambitious 


to  my  parents,  now  living  in  California. 

To  my  surprise  sold  an  original  story  to  the  Fox 
Company.  The  cheque  was  for  £100. 

With  that  “fortune”  I settled  down  to  a 
' literary  life.  I wrote  a novel,  “Habit,”  and 
handed  over  half  of  my  precious  nest-egg  to  a 
publisher  for  its  publication.  I sat  back  and 
waited  for  the  sales,  but  when  no  royalties 
came,  I put  a copy  of  the  book  under  my  arm 
and  went  over  to  Fox  and  sold  myself  as  a 
scenario  writer.  For  a year  I turned  out 
almost  a scenario  a week. 

Warner  Brothers  heard  of  my  facility  in  grinding 
out  plots  and  hired  me  at  £30  a week  to  write 
for  their  biggest  box-office  star  at  the  time — 
Rin-Tin-Tin. 

After  three  years  I walked  into  Jack  Warner’s 
office  and  announced  a plan  I had  been  turning 
over  in  my  mind.  I wanted  to  do  more  than 
write  “dog  operas” — I wanted  my  own  pro- 
duction unit  and  a share  of  the  profits. 

Jack  Warner  has  a great  sense  of  humour  but 
he  also  has  a strong  belief  in  the  men  he  picks 
and  the  courage  of  his  convictions. 

He  met  my  demands.  Thereafter  I was  an 
associate  producer,  which  meant  that  instead 
of  working  twelve  hours  a day  I had  the  privilege 


Hollywood’s  greatest  loss  of  1936  was  IRVING 
THALBERG,  acknowledged  by  everybody  to  be 
the  greatest  film  - producing  brain  in  the  world. 
He  died,  aged  37,  within  a few  weeks  of  finishing 
the  picture  which  was  the  ambition  of  his  life, 
“Romeo  and  Juliet,”  with  his  wife,  Norma 
Shearer  as  Juliet. 

With  Thalberg  gone,  Darryl  Zanuck  succeeds  to  the 
title  of  Hollywood’s  producer  No.  1. 


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One  of  Zanuck’s  first  jobs  was 
writing  stories  for  the  then  great 
star — RIN-TIN-TIN,  the  wonder 
dog. 

Extreme  Left.  Two  of  the  stars 
who  came  to  fame  at  Warners 
under  the  Zanuck  regime — 
BETTE  DAVIS  and  GEORGE 
ARLISS,  together  in  “The 
Working  Man.” 

In  1933,  I left  Warner  Brothers 
to  join  Joseph  M.  Schenck,  presi- 
dent of  United  Artists,  in  form- 
ing a new  producing  company, 
20th  Century  Pictures. 

Our  first  picture  was  “The 
Bowery”  which  starred  Wallace 
Beery,  George  Raft  and  Jackie 
Cooper.  We  were  off  to  a flying 


of  working  as  many  as  eighteen. 

The  high-light  of  my  work  at  Warner  Brothers, 
was  the  introduction  of  talking  pictures.  We 
had  been  working  with  the  idea  of  introducing 
music  and  songs  into  our  pictures,  mostly  short- 
reel  subjects,  when  Warner  asked  me  to  make 
a longer  musical  picture,  “The  Jazz  Singer,” 
to  star  Al  Jolson. 

Then  and  there  talking  pictures  were  born. 
That  was  in  1928. 


start.  In  that  first  season  we  made  a dozen 
pictures,  including  “The  House  of  Rothschild,” 
starring  George  Arliss  and  another  Arliss  picture, 
“The  Last  Gentleman.” 

The  second  year  we  made  fewer  pictures  on  a 
larger  scale  of  individual  production,  and  six 
pictures  were  turned  out — “The  Mighty 
Barnum,”  “Clive  of  India,”  “Folies  Bergere,” 
“Cardinal  Richelieu,”  and  “Les  Miserables” 
and  “Call  of  the  Wild.” 


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In  1931  I was  made  chief  executive  in  charge 
of  all  Warner  Brothers’  productions. 

I set  out  then  to  make  a nevV  type  of  picture. 
The  screen,  in  acquiring  the  gift  of  speech,  had 
taken  on  possibilities  of  life. 

So  I reached  out  to  the  front  page  of  the  news- 
papers for  stories  which  would  be  timely  and 
vital,  which  would  reflect  the  contemporary 
problems  in  which  the  public  was  interested. 
So  I began  dramatising  front  page  news  with 
startling  success.  We  made  “‘Little  Caesar,” 
“The  Public  Enemy”  and  “Late  Night  Final,” 
because  the  public  was  grabbing  up  its  news- 
paper to  follow  the  latest  exploits  of  the  new 
social  menace  of  gangsters. 

We  made  “Office  Wife,”  and  “Illicit,”  because 
they  were  life  stories  of  girls  of  to-day. 

We  made  “I  am  a Fugitive  from  a Chain  Gang,” 
because  they  presented  a social  condition  which 
needed  changing.  We  made  screen  history 
with  those  pictures. 

For  these  stories  we  took  a fresh  crop  of  players 
and  made  them  stars.  Barbara  Stanwyck,  James 
Cagney,  Bette  Davis,  Warren  William,  Joan 
Blondell  and  Ruby  Keeler  are  a few. 


Typical  of  Zanuck’s  work  that 
carried  him  to  the  top  as  a pro- 
ducer was  “I  am  a Fugitive  from 
a Chain  Gang,”  with  PAUL  MUNI. 


Returning  from  an  Alaskan  bear  hunt  to  prepare 
for  my  next  season’s  programme,  I was  informed 
of  a new  turn  in  the  fortunes  of  20th  Century 
Pictures. 

In  New  York,  Joseph  M.  Schenck  had  made  a deal 
whereby  the  company  was  united  with  Fox  to 
form  a new  combine,  20th  Century-Fox,  with 
myself  as  vice  president. 

Under  this  arrangement  I assumed  complete 
charge  of  all  productions  at  the  huge  Movietone 
City  plant  in  Westwood  Hills,  California. 

And  there  I am  now  making  pictures — my  work, 
my  hobby  and  my  passion — with  time  out  only 
for  my  two  hobbies — polo  and  hunting.  It’s 
a great  life. 


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JOAN 


CRAWFORD  and  FRANCHOT  TONE 


Challengers  for  the  title  of  Hollywood’s  happiest  married 
couple,  these  two  have  many  tastes  in  common,  and  one  of 
them  is  badminton  which  theyplay — with  grace  and  vigour 
apparently — in  the  backyard  of  their  home  in  Brentwood 
Heights. 


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MARGO 

The  little  Mexican  who  sprang  to  fame  in  the  Hecht-MacArthur  picture,  “Crime  Without  Passion,” 
which  was  made  in  New  York,  was  quickly  lured  to  Hollywood.  In  the  film  version  of  “Winterset,” 
the  Broadway  stage  success,  she  plays  her  original  part. 


MIKI  HOOD 


Tall,  beautiful  London  stage  show  girl,  used  to  be  called  “the  most  photographed  girl  in  the  world.” 
You  have  seen  her  striking  face  and  figure  advertising  every  commodity  under  the  sun.  But  now 
Miki  is  a film  actress  under  contract  to  Herbert  Wilcox. 


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CONRAD  VEIDT 

With  a long  list  of  film  successes  on  the  Continent,  in  Hollywood  and  in  England,  he  is  now  one  of  the 
greatest  assets  to  British  films.  He  has  bought  a house  in  Hampstead,  and  settled  down  there  with 
his  young  wife.  He  stars  in  “Dark  Journey”  produced  by  Victor  Saville. 


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MARLENE  DIETRICH 


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ANNA  NEAGLE 


From  chorus  girl  to  star — it  is  the  oldest  story  in 
the  film  game  and  still  the  most  romantic.  For 
every  girl  who  makes  the  arduous  climb  to  the  top 
there  are  a thousand  who  are  wondering  how  it  is 
done,  how  they  can  do  it.  To  them  particularly 
this  article  is  addressed  by  a girl  who  in  five 
short  years  has  transformed  herself  from  Marjorie 
Robertson,  chorus  girl,  to  Anna  Neagle,  film  star, 
with  a five  figure  salary  and  a world-wide  public. 


About  five  years  ago  I went  as  a chorus  girl 
to  America  in  the  show  “Wake  Up  and  Dream,” 
in  which  Jack  Buchanan  played  lead. 

The  title  proved  prophetic  for  it  was  in  America 
that  I began  to  wake  up  and  dream  of  success. 
Before  I went  there  I had  no  thought  of  getting 


out  of  the  chorus.  But  in  America  all  the  girls 
were  ambitious.  They  went  regularly  to 
dancing  schools  and  were  intent  on  making 
headway.  They  showed  me  the  importance 
of  enterprise  and  hard  work. 

I must  have  profited  by  that  experience.  Within 


Admirers  sent  MISS  NEAGLE  this  portrait  of  herself 
worked  in  silk,  which  HERBERT  WILCOX  is  handing  to  her. 


ANNA  NEAGLE 

Miss  Neagle  shares  with  Jessie  Matthews  the  honour  of  being 
the  only  British  star  whose  pictures,  all  made  in  England, 
command  a world  wide  public. 


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Kay  Stammers,  the  tennis  player, 
who  has  taken  to  dress  designing, 
fits  ANNA  NEAGLE  with  shorts  for 
“The  Three  Maxims.” 


“Good  Night  Vienna”  was  a success  and  I found 
myself  being  launched  on  a new  and  exciting  career 
in  which  I was  being  developed  with  infinite  care 
by  Mr.  Wilcox  through  varied  roles. 

“Nell  Gwyn”  and  “Peg  of  Old  Drury”  were 
costume  films  in  which  I began  to  find  my  feet 
as  an  actress.  In  “Limelight”  I played  the  role  of 
a chorus  girl — a flash-back  over  my  career — and 
while  it  was  being  made  I really  did  re-live  those 
days  when  I wondered  if  I would  ever  escape 
from  the  chorus. 

Now  come  my  latest  “The  Three  Maxims”  and 
“London  Melody,”  both  modern  roles  and  both, 
to  me,  representing  milestones  on  the  rough 
road  of  achievement. 


two  years  of  my  return  I was  no  longer 
Marjorie  Robertson,  but  Anna  Neagle. 
I had  left  the  chorus  and  made  a hit  not 
only  on  the  stage  but  on  the  screen. 

My  first  chance  on  my  return  came 
with  miraculous  suddenness.  Jack 
Buchanan  was  looking  for  a leading  lady 
for  a new  show,  “Stand  Up  and  Sing.” 
I applied  for  the  part — and  got  it  ! The 
dancing  I learned  in  America  helped. 

On  top  of  that  came  another  surprise. 
Herbert  Wilcox  was  making  plans  to 
star  Jack  Buchanan  in  a film  called  “Good 
Night  Vienna,”  and  was  having  difficulty 
in  finding  a suitable  leading  lady. 

One  day  he  arrived  early  at  the  theatre 
for  an  appointment  with  Mr.  Buchanan, 
watched  part  of  show  while  waiting  and 
saw  me  for  the  first  time.  The  next 
thing  I knew  was  being  offered  the  role 
of  leading  lady  in  the  film. 


ANNA  NEAGLE  in  her 
latest  film, “London  Melody,” 
with  ROBERT  DOUGLAS. 

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EDWARD  G.  ROBINSON  with  the  leading 
lady  of  his  first  British  picture,  “Thunder  in 
the  City,”  RENE  RAY,  and  the  producer, 
ALEXANDER  ESWAY,  chatting  at  a first 
night. 

CLARK  GABLE  and  CAROLE  LOMBARD— 
Hollywood  buzzes  with  romantic  rumours 
about  these  two — were  going  to  the  pictures 
together  when  the  camera  man  caught  them. 


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“When  day  is  done ” the  stars 

find  various  ways  of  amusing  themselves. 
Here  are  some  of  them  finding  relaxation  in 


NELSON  EDDY  likes  a quiet  evening  at  home 
playing  the  organ. 


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various  ways — at  home,  at  parties,  and  “going 
places”  with  the  friends  and  escorts  of  their 
private  lives. 


Another  musically  inclined  star  is  CLAUDETTE 
COLBERT,  but  the  gramophone  is  her  favourite 
instrument. 


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When  the  “Big  Broadcast  of  1937“  was 
finished  the  producer,  LEWIS  GENSLER 
(right),  gave  a party  for  the  cast.  His  guests 
included:  GEORGE  BURNS  (where’s 

Grade  ?),  JACK  BENNY  and  BOB  BURNS. 

As  might  be  expected  now  that  they  are 
engaged,  GENE  RAYMOND  and  JEANETTE 
MACDONALD  are  often  seen  out  in  the 
evenings  together. 


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LUISE  RAINER,  chooses  a simple,  close-fitting  white  evening  dress  with  a floral  design. 

Below.  JOAN  CRAWFORD  has  adapted  the  polo  style  of  coat  for  evening  wear. 

It  is  in  gold  metal  cloth. 


OLIVIA  de  HAVILLAND 

Nobody  had  heard  of  her  when  she  was  cast  for  the  leading  part  in  “A  Midsummer  Night’s  Dream.” 
She  was  only  18.  ‘‘Anthony  Adverse”  and  “Captain  Blood”  are  two  of  the  films  which  have  maintained 

her  right  to  stardom. 


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SOPHIE  STEWART 

This  Scots  girl  was  one  of  the  actresses 
whom  shrewd  Alexander  Korda  saw  on 
the  London  stage  and  put  under  contract 
to  himself.  She  made  a brilliant  Celia  to 
Elisabeth  Bergner’s  Rosalind  in  “As  You 
Like  It.” 


LAURENCE  OLIVIER 

There  is  a great  screen  future  for  him  if 
he  can  tear  himself  away  from  his  actor- 
manager  ambitions  in  the  theatre.  His 
Orlando  in  “As  You  Like  It”  (left)  would, 
by  itself,  have  made  him  a star. 


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1932 — Laughton  in  a scene  from  “The  Devil  and 
the  Deep,”  his  first  Hollywood  film,  with 
TALLULAH  BANKHEAD  and  GARY  COOPER. 


1934 — As  Captain  Bligh  in  the 
famous  “Mutiny  on  the  Bounty.” 


1934 — He  played  a tiny  part 
in  Paramount’s  all-star,  “If 
I Had  a Million,”  but  was 
the  hit  of  the  picture. 


1928 — In  “Wolves”  made 
at  Elstree,  Laughton’s  first 
appearance  on  the  screen. 


1935 — Laughton  revealed 
himself  as  a great  comedian 
in  “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap.” 


£HARLES  LAUGHTON,  in  four  years,  has  made  himself 
v"'the  greatest  character  actor  on  the  screen.  Son  of  a 
hotel-keeping  family  in  Scarborough,  he  always  wanted  to 
be  an  actor,  but  for  a time  he  worked  as  a cashier  in 
Claridge’s  Hotel,  taking  dramatic  classes  in  his  spare  time. 
At  30 — just  seven  years  ago — he  was  one  of  the  most 
popular  actors  on  the  London  stage,  with  a long  row  of 
notable  characterisations  to  his  credit. 

He  made  one  or  two  English  films,  but  it  was  not  until 
Paramount  induced  him  to  go  to  Hollywood  that  his  world- 
wide fame  began.  After  “The  Devil  and  the  Deep”  with 
Tallulah  Bankhead  and  Gary  Cooper,  he  was  hailed  as  “the 
second  Emil  Jannings.” 

Then  he  came  home  and  he  and  Alexander  Korda  staked 
everything  on  one  picture — “The  Private  Life  of  Henry 
VIII.”  Laughton’s  gamble  was  that  he  accepted  no  salary 
but  agreed  to  take  a percentage  of  the  profits.  The 
success  of  the  film  was  such  that  he  is  estimated  to  have 
made  £30,000. 

“Mutiny  on  the  Bounty”  and  “Rembrandt”  are  only  two 
of  the  hits  he  has  made  since  then.  His  latest  picture  is 
“I,  Claudius”  with  Merle  Oberon. 


CHARLES  LAUGHTON 


A happy  study  in  his  own  “private  life.” 


1936 — He  worked  again  with 
Alexander  Korda  for  the  first  time 
since  their  great  partnership  in 
“Henry  VIII,”  and  again  they  made  a 
great  picture — “Rembrandt.” 


“Rembrandt”  relaxes  between  shots  to 
talk  to  FLORA  ROBSON,  visiting  him  from 
another  set  in  her  Queen  Elizabeth  costume 
for  “Fire  over  England.”  On  the  right  is 
Mrs.  Charles  Laughton  (ELSA  LANCHESTER), 
who  also  had  a personal  triumph  in  “Rem- 
brandt.” 


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BASIL  RATHBONE 

Hollywood  decreed  that  Basil  Rathbone 
should  become  famous  in  villainous  roles, 
but  on  the  stage  he  used  to  play  parts 
like  Romeo.  Last  year  he  came  home  to 
England  to  make  his  first  British  picture, 
‘‘Love  from  a Stranger”  with  Ann  Harding. 
Here  you  see  him  in  two  of  his  greatest 
parts,  “Tybalt”  in  “Romeo  and  Juliet” 
(right)  and  “Karenin”  in  “Anna  Karenina,” 
with  GRETA  GARBO. 

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ANITA  LOUISE 

“Too  pretty  to  be  an  actress.”  That  was  Hollywood’s  opinion  when  Anita  Louise  began  her  screen 
career.  But  she  soon  proved  she  had  more  than  beauty, and  only  20  now,  she  has  a real  acting  reputation 

after  pictures  like  “Anthony  Adverse.” 


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How  many  people  remember  this  face  in  the  early  talkie, 
“The  King  of  Jazz’’  ? He  crooned  then  as  one  of  Paul 
Whiteman’s  “Three  Rhythm  Boys.”  On  the  opposite 
page  BING  CROSBY  tells  of  that  incident  in  the  romantic 
story  of  his  quick  rise  to  fame  and  fortune  on  the  screen. 
Below  you  see  Bing  at  work  in  the  studio. 


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I’VE  made  a lot  of  trips  in  my  day  but  I’ll 
never  forget  the  day  Al  Rinker  and  I drove 
from  Spokane  to  Los  Angeles. 

Spokane,  in  the  State  of  Washington,  is  my 
home  town.  My  father  ran  a pickle  factory 
there  and  he  had  to  sell  plenty  of  pickles  to 
keep  seven  young  Crosbys  in  shoes.  Right  in 
the  middle  of  that  row  of  children,  with  three 
older  and  three  younger,  came  Harry — that’s 
me. 

I had  started,  at  17,  to  try  to  be  a lawyer.  I 
had  switched  my  ambitions  to  being  a really 
great  baseball  player  until  I cut  myself  with  an 
axe  just  below  each  knee  while  lumbering  one 
summer.  I had  played  the  drums  in  a band, 


By  BING  CROSBY 

formed  by  my  pal  Al  Rinker  and  me,  in  which 
not  one  of  the  boys  could  read  a note  of  music. 
We  listened  to  gramophone  records  and  then 
copied  them  by  ear.  Yet  we  had  plenty  of 
engagements,  and  at  one  tea  garden  where  we 
played  a local  theatre  manager  offered  me  a 
trial.  I took  Al  as  my  accompanist  and  we  were 
busy  all  that  season. 

Then  I had  to  decide.  Back  to  college  and  law 
books — or  not.  I didn’t  want  to  go  back.  I 
checked  up  with  one  lawyer  I knew  and  found 
he  was  averaging  £6  a week.*  That  settled  it. 

I could  make  £8  a week  singing. 

And  that  brings  me  to  that  drive  to  Los  Angeles. 
Al  and  I decided  to  try  our  luck  there  — and 


The  Crosby  family  in  their  garden.  Mrs.  Bing  used  to  be 
DIXIE  LEE.  The  eldest  of  the  three  boys  is  Gary.  Dennis 
and  Philip  are  twins. 


my  mother  bought  us  the  car.  It  must  have  been  the 
grandmother  of  all  cars.  We  had  no  headlights  so  we 
had  to  drive  only  in  daylight. 

Bumping  and  spluttering  up  the  steep  winding  road 
from  the  San  Fernando  Valley  to  the  hills  at  the  back  of 
Hollywood,  the  old  car  gave  it  all  up.  So  we  ignomini- 
ously  made  the  last  few  miles  on  foot,  and  then  caught  a 
street  car. 

We  went  to  stay  with  Al’s  sister  and  it  was  she  who  got 
us  a job  in  a cafe  band.  I made  £6  10s.  a week.  Then 
one  day  we  went  to  an  audition  and  were  engaged — at 
£40  a week  each — with  Paul  Whiteman  and  his  Band. 

We  toured  with  Whiteman  and  if  he  hadn’t  gone  back  to 
Hollywood  to  make  a film,  “The  King  of  Jazz’’  I might 
be  with  him  now.  When  the  film  was  made  Al  and  I 
decided  we  liked  California  and  pictures  too  much  to 
leave.  We  found  work  with  a dance  band  and  stayed. 
Then  I met  Dixie  Lee  and  getting  her  interested  enough 
to  marry  me  was  the  most  serious  job  I ever  tackled. 
It  cured  me  of  being  a playboy,  and  spending  every 
penny  I made  in  having  a good  time.  That  really  started 
me  getting  anywhere.  That — and  my  elder  brother, 
Everett,  who  took  charge  of  my  business  affairs  when  I 
was  making  a lot  of  money  and  yet  was  broke,  in  debt, 
and  hopelessly  involved  in  contracts.  It  cost  Everett 
£7,000  to  get  me  out  of  my  difficulties,  so  he  was  deter- 
mined to  make  a real  commercial  success  of  me.  He 
got  me  a 21  weeks’  radio  contract  and  fortunately  I clicked 
right  away.  As  soon  as  I was  free  I hurried  back  to 
Hollywood  and  married  Dixie  Lee.  That  was  in  1930. 

Still  I was  a long  way  from  being  a film  star.  I did  radio, 
gramophone  records,  personal  appearances,  and  a few 
short  films  for  Mack  Sennett.  Then  in  1932  came  the 
turning  point.  Paramount  decided  to  make  a picture 
featuring  radio  stars.  There  were  some  obvious  ones 
they  had  to  have,  like  Kate  Smith,  Arthur  Tracy,  Burns 


and  Allen  and  the  Boswell  Sisters. 
Then  they  had  a lot  of  argument  over 
another  less  obvious  one.  A guy 
called  Crosby.  Some  executive 
wanted  him.  Others  said,  “He’s 
slipping.’’ 

But  I’m  a lucky  guy  and  I got  the  job. 
The  public  seemed  to  like  that  picture 
and  I signed  a contract. 

I’m  an  old  Californian  family  man  now, 
with  three  kids  and  a home  out  on 
Toluca  Lake  about  20  minutes  from 
the  studio.  All  my  work  is  done 
in  Hollywood.  I play  golf  and  I like 
horse  racing  and  fishing.  I’ve  no 
money  senses  but  Everett  made  a 
limited  company  out  of  me  and  things 
seem  to  go  all  right.  I know  I could 
retire  now  with  plenty  for  the  rest 
of  my  life.  But  who  wants  to  do 
that  ? I like  to  sing.  If  I wasn’t 
paid  for  it  I’d  do  it  anyway  for  my 
own  amusement. 

I’m  happy  and  as  long  as  Paramount — 
and  you — want  me  I’ll  stick  around. 


He  became  a cowboy  in  "Rhythm  on  the  Range” 
with  FRANCES  FARMER. 


CAROLE  LOMBARD 


This  is  only  one  of  many  aspects  of  one  of  the  screen’s  most  versatile  actresses.  She 
can  drop  her  sophisticated  glamour  for  character  comedy  roles,  as  she  proved  in 

“My  Man  Godfrey.” 


Even  in  smart  Hollywood,  this  mink 
coat  of  GINGER  ROGERS’  (above), 
is  an  envied  possession.  It  is  suitable 
for  day  wear  or  as  an  evening  wrap. 

Lucille  Ball  (centre),  a starlet  at 
Radio.  Over  a grey  suit,  with  white 
and  rust  stripes,  she  wears  a hip 
length  cape,  and  sable  scarf. 


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ANNA  NEAGLE  (below)  is  in  an 
almond  green  two-piece  suit.  The 
bodice  and  sleeves  of  the  dress  are  in 
satin  and  the  bolero  and  skirt  of 
angora  wool.  The  short  coat  is 
trimmed  with  brown  fox  and  the 
shoulders  are  modishly  padded. 


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For  informal  evening  wear, 
MIRIAM  HOPKINS  chooses  a 
simple,  graceful  gown  of  printed 
chiffon.  Girlish  simplicity  is 
charmingly  captured  by  JANE 
WYATT  ( bottom  left),  in  prin- 
ted taffeta  with  velvet  bows 
and  organdie  collar  and  cuffs. 
Graceful,  too,  but  more 
sophisticated,  is  GINGER 
ROGERS’  chiffon  gown  which 
grades  from  misty  grey  to  deep 
brown. 


In  Jack  Buchanan’s  “This’ll  Make  You  Whistle,’’ 
MIKI  HOOD  (left),  wears  salmon  pink  net  with 
silk  spots,  and  a maroon  velvet  collar  on  her 
coatee,  and  BUNTY  PAIN  is  in  orange  printed 
chiffon.  Right — The  girls  slip  out  of  the  dresses 
to  show  Miki’s  lingerie  of  salmon  pink  with  ecru 
lace,  and  Bunty’s,  which  is  pale  blue. 


The  practical  outfit  worn  by  GINGER 
ROGERS  at  the  top  of  this  page 
consists  of  a grey  wool  suit,  worn 
under  a loose  tweed  swagger  coat, 
with  a wide  check  of  white. 

There  is  a Coronation  motif  in 
LOUISE  LATIMER’S  sports  suit 
(centre),  for  the  jacket  is  of  red, 
white  and  blue  check.  The  skirt  is 
solid  navy. 

For  the  girl  of  18 — which  is  just 
what  ANNE  SHIRLEY  (right)  is— 
here  is  a useful  coat  of  brown  and 
white  tweed,  flecked  with  green 
and  yellow. 

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IRENE  DUNNE 

It  did  not  require  her  fine  performance  in  the  1936  edition  of  “Showboat”  to  prove  the  brilliance  of 
Irene  Dunne.  She  visited  London  for  the  premiere  and  then  went  back  to  make  “Theodora  Goes 

Wild”  with  Melvyn  Douglas. 


ALFRED  HITCHCOCK 


What  is  melodrama  ? 

If  I admit  I prefer  to  make  films  that  may  be  so  classified 
I must  first  define  it.  Try  to  define  if  for  yourself  and 
see  how  difficult  it  is. 

One  man’s  drama  is  another  man’s  melodrama. 

In  the  Victorian  theatre  there  were  only  two  divisions 
of  entertainment — the  melodrama  and  the  comedy. 
Then  snobbery  asserted  itself.  What  you  saw  at  Drury 
Lane  was  drama.  At  the  Lyceum  it  was  melodrama. 
The  only  difference  was  the  price  of  the  seat. 

“Melodrama”  came  to  be  applied  by  sophisticates  to  the 
more  naive  type  of  play  or  story,  in  which  every  situation 
was  overdrawn  and  every  emotion  underlined. 

But  still  the  definition  is  not  universal.  The  “melodrama” 
of  the  West-end  may  be  taken  as  drama  in  the  Provinces. 
To  some  extent  “melodrama”  seems  to  be  in  the  eye — 
and  mind — of  the  beholder. 

In  real  life,  to  be  called  “melodramatic”  is  to  be  criticised. 
The  term  suggests  behaviour  which  is  hysterical  and 
exaggerated. 

A woman  may  receive  the  news  of  her  husband’s  death 
by  throwing  up  her  arms  and  screaming,  or  she  may  sit 
quite  still  and  say  nothing.  The  first  is  melodramatic. 
But  it  may  well  happen  in  real  life.  In  the  cinema  a 
melodramatic  film  is  one  based  on  a series  of  sensational 
incidents.  So  melodrama,  you  must  admit,  has  been 
and  is  the  backbone  and  lifeblood  of  the  cinema. 

I use  melodrama  because  I have  a tremendous  desire  for 
understatement  in  film-making.  Understatement  in  a 
dramatic  situation  powerful  enough  to  be  called  melo- 


“HITCH” — rotund,  intellectual,  connoisseur  of 
wine  and  glass — is  still  in  his  thirties.  He  leapt  to 
fame  as  the  director  of  the  first  British  talkie, 
“Blackmail,”  seven  years  ago.  Here  he  is  at  work 
directing  “Sabotage,”  with  Sylvia  Sidney. 


dramatic  is,  I think,  the  way  to  achieve 
naturalism  and  realism,  while  keeping 
in  mind  the  entertainment  demands  of 
the  screen,  the  first  of  these  being 
for  colourful  action. 

Examine  what  was  popular  in  the 
provincial  theatre  before  films  and 
you  will  see  that  the  first  essential 
was  that  the  play  had  plenty  of 
“meat.”  It  is  to  that  audience, 
multiplied  many  times,  we  must  cater 
in  films. 

But — and  it  is  a difficult  “but” — the 
same  audience  has  been  taught  to 


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MADELEINE  CARROLL 

Those  who  said  Hitchcock  was  “finished”  a year  or 
two  ago  were  proved  far  wrong  when  he  gave  us 
“The  39  Steps”,  with  Madeleine  Carroll  (above) 
and  Robert  Donat. 


expect  the  modern,  naturalistic  treatment  of 
their  “meaty”  dramas.  The  screen  has  created 
the  expectation  of  a degree  of  realism  which 
was  never  asked  of  the  theatre. 

Now  realism  on  the  screen  would  be  impossible. 
Actual  life  would  be  dull,  in  all  but  its  more 
exceptional  aspects,  such  as  crime.  Realism, 
faithfully  represented,  would  be  unreal,  because 
there  is  in  the  minds  of  the  cinema  or  theatre 
audience  what  I would  call  the  “habit  of  drama.” 
This  habit  causes  the  audience  to  prefer  on  the 
screen  things  that  are  outside  their  own, 
real-life  experience. 

So  there  is  the  problem-how  to  combine  colour, 
action,  naturalism,  the  semblance  of  reality,  and 
situations  which  will  be  intriguingly  unfamiliar 
to  most  of  the  audience.  All  these  must  be 
blended. 

My  own  greatest  desire  is  for  realism.  There- 
fore I employ  what  is  called  melodrama — but 
which  might  as  well  be  called  ultra-realism — for 
all  my  thinking  has  led  me  to  the  conclusion 
that  that  is  the  only  road  to  screen  realism 
that  will  still  be  entertainment. 

Perhaps  the  strangest  criticism  I encounter  is 
that  I sometimes  put  wildly  improbable  things, 
grotesque  unrealities,  on  the  screen  when 
actually  the  incident  criticised  is  lifted  bodily 
from  real  life.  The  reason  is  that  the  strange 
anomalies  of  real  life,  the  inconsequences  of 
human  nature,  appear  unreal. 

On  the  other  hand,  if  they  are  real  they  may 
be  too  near  the  onlooker’s  experience  and  he 
does  not  go  to  the  cinema  to  see  his  own 
troubles  at  closer  range. 

The  man  who  understands  the  psychology  of 
the  public  better  than  anybody  else  to-day  is 
the  editor  of  the  successful,  popular  modern 
newspaper.  He  deals  to  a great  extent  in 
melodrama.  The  modern  treatment  of  news, 
with  its  simple  statement,  which  make  the 
reader  “live”  the  story,  is  brilliant  in  its 
analysis  of  the  public  mind. 

If  the  film-makers  understood  the  public  as 
newspapers  do  they  might  hit  the  mark  more 
often. 


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Left.  WALLACE  BEERY  and 
his  five  year  old  adopted 
daughter  Carol  Ann  are 
constant  companions. 

Here  they  are  at  a 
Hollywood  birthday 

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GEORGE  BURNS 
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Gracie  Allen,  have  two 
adopted  children, 
Sandra  and  Ronald,  here 
seen  with  their  devoted  “father. 


Here  is  one  family  picture  in 
which  baby  doesn’t  appear. 
ROBERT  YOUNG  and  his 
wife,  who  were  schooldays 
sweethearts,  have  a small 
daughter. 


KATHARINE  HEPBURN  and 
little  Marilyn  French  met  in 
the  way  of  business  during 
“A  Woman  Rebels”  in 
which  the  star  is  Marilyn’s 
screen  mother,  but  they 
became  fast  friends  in  private 
life  too. 


One  of  Hollywood’s  1936 
marriages  was  between 
ALLAN  JONES  and  IRENE 
HERVEY,  who  both  work 
in  M.G.M.  pictures. 

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Beaut/,  adventure,  romance,  emotion — you  find  them  all  in 
the  cinema.  But  still  you  want  something  more — laughter. 
Even  to  look  at  the  faces  on  these  pages  probably  makes 


INCONSEQUENCE 
Burns  and  Allen 


a-ah-AH-AOW  ! 
Joe  E.  Brown 


INNOCENCE  ABROAD 
Sydney  Howard 


DIGNITY  DOWN-AT-HEEL 
W.  C.  Fields 


ETERNALLY  MORTIFIED 
Jimmy  Durante 


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you  smile,  for  each  one  of  them  represents  fun  of  one  sort 
or  another  on  the  screen.  Long  may  they — and  the  other 
experts  in  their  difficult  art  of  comedy — continue  to  flourish. 


WISECRACKERS 
Wheeler  and  Woolsey 


NAH  THEN 
Gordon  Harker 


SMART  GUY 
Chico  Marx 


BLUNDERERS 
Laurel  and  Hardy 


SPEECHLESS 
Harpo  Marx 


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WALLACE  BEERY 

He  started  by  training  elephants,  then  impersonating  old  ladies  in  slapstick  comedies.  He  found  fame 
in  partnership  with  age  and  youth — Marie  Dressier  and  Jackie  Cooper.  Now,  a star  by  himself,  his 
ugly  face  is  one  of  the  best-loved  on  the  screen. 


ANN  HARDING 

Classically  beautiful,  soft  voiced,  intelligent,  she  rose  to  the  top  in  “Holiday”  six 
years  ago,  and  has  stayed  there  ever  since.  She  came  to  England  last  year  to  make 
“Love  From  a Stranger”  for  Max  Schach. 


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NED  MANN  is  the  world’s  greatest  expert  in  screen 
trickery.  He  made  Douglas  Fairbanks’  “Magic 
Carpet’’  fly  in  “The  Thief  of  Baghdad.”  He  destroyed 
the  world  in  “Deluge,”  built  the  world  of  the  future 
in  “Things  to  Come,”  and  made  incredible  things 
happen  before  your  eyes  in  “The  Man  who  Could 
Work  Miracles.” 

Here  you  see  Mann  himself,  in  his  workshop  at 
Denham,  and  (left)  the  model  of  the  “Space  Gun” 
he  built  for  the  Korda-Wells  film. 


ELEANOR  POWELL 

Star  in  a night-that  was  the  night  “Broadway  Melody  of  1936“  was  shown.  She  can  dance  like  Astaire, 
sing  and  act  and  she  looks  like  this.  “Broadway  Melody  of  1937”  and  “Born  To  Dance”  will  con- 
solidate her  triumphant  arrival  in  films. 


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ROBERT  TAYLOR 

Undoubtedly  the  quickest  male  climber  to 
“fan  fame”  since  Clark  Gable,  is  this  young 
man,  only  26  and  two  years  ago  an  unknown 
medical  student.  A Metro-Goldwyn  scout 
saw  him  in  a college  show  and  he  was  brought 
to  the  studio’s  coaching  school.  His  name 
was  changed  from  Arlington  Brugh  to  the 
simpler  Robert  Taylor  and  he  was  “tried 
out”  in  films  like  “Times  Square  Lady” 
before  being  launched  as  a star  in  “Broadway 
Melody  of  1936.” 


His  immediate  success  was  such  that  he  was 
quickly  teamed  with  stars  like  Joan  Crawford 
and — honour  of  honours — Garbo  in  her 
latest  film  “Camille.” 

Above.  In  “His  Brother’s  Wife”  his  co-star 
was  BARBARA  STANWYCK.  They  have 
been  constant  companions  ever  since. 

Top  right.  With  JOAN  CRAWFORD  in 
“The  Gorgeous  Hussy.” 

Right.  His  first  big  hit  was  in  “Broadway 
Melody  of  1936,”  with  ELEANOR  POWELL. 

Bottom  right.  TAYLOR  and  VIRGINIA  BRUCE 
in  a scene  from  “Times  Square  Lady.” 


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It  is  the  aim  of  the  section  of  the  book 
which  starts  here  and  continues  for  some 
80  pages  to  present  a pictorial  review  of 
the  most  interesting  and  important  of 
1937  films. 

The  allocation  of  films  into  one  year  or 
another  is  peculiarly  difficult  in  Britain, 
where  many  months  may  elapse  between 
the  London  West-end  showing  and  the 
arrival  of  the  picture  in  the  cinemas  of 
the  country  as  a whole. 

Thus  a film  to  be  released  generally  in 
mid- 1937,  when  it  will  be  a “new”  film 
to  the  mass  of  the  British  public,  may 
have  been  seen  in  the  West-end  in 
late  1936. 

I have  tried  to  cater  for  both  publics  in 
this  “Film  Parade  of  1937.”  Fully 
three-quarters  of  the  films  dealt  with 
belong  wholly  to  1937.  But  others, 
which  must  be  included  in  any  survey 
that  is  at  all  comprehensive — such  as 
“ Romeo  and  Juliet,”  “ Rembrandt ” and 
“Sabotage” — though  seen  recently  in 
London  will  be  generally  released  this 
year. 

The  Editor. 


GARBO 

and 

ROBERT  TAYLOR 


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A new  GRETA  GARBO  picture  is 
always  an  event,  but  this  time  the  gap 
between  her  screen  appearances  has 
been  longer  than  usual,  owing  to  her 
long  holiday  in  her  native  Sweden. 
“Camille” — it  is  the  famous  play  “La 
Dame  Aux  Camellias — is  her  first  film 
since  “Anna  Karenina.”  Added 
interest  is  lent  by  the  presence  in  the 
hero’s  part  of  ROBERT  TAYLOR,  who 
has  risen  to  fame  and  wide  popularity 
in  a year.  Here  are  some  scenes  from 
the  film. — M.G.M. 


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Many  famous  names  are  connected  with 
this  film.  Cecil  B.  de  Mille,  the  screen’s 
veteran  director  of  great  spectacles, 
has  the  wide  open  spaces  of  the  West  as 
his  setting,  and  two  brilliant  stars  ( circle ) 
leading  his  cast.  GARY  COOPER  rose 
to  new  heights  in  the  past  year  and 
JEAN  ARTHUR, teamed  with  himin“Mr. 
Deeds  Goes  to  Town,”  shot  to  the  top 
of  the  roll  of  favourite  actresses. 
Supporting  them  are  ( below ) JAMES 


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Sir  J.  M.  Barrie’s  famous 
play  comes  to  the  screen 
as  the  latest  vehicle  for 
the  highly  individual  art 
of  KATHARINE 
HEPBURN.  The  hero 
is  FRANCHOT  TONE 
( centre  left),  and  there 
is  certainty  of  a lot  of 
amusement  in  the 
presence  of  ERIC  BLORE 
(below),  famous  for  his 
butler  characterisations, 
particularly  in  the  Fred 
Astaire  films. — Radio. 


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This  is  the  new  JESSIE  MATTHEWS  film  which  was  held 
up  by  the  star’s  four  months’  illness.  For  the  first  time 
Jessie  is  directed  by  her  husband,  Sonnie  Hale,  and  she 
has  a newcomer  to  the  screen  as  her  leading  man  in 
LOUIS  BORELL  (top  left),  handsome  Dutch  actor  from 
the  stage.  Also  in  the  cast  is  WHITNEY  BOURNE 
(left),  beautiful  American  girl  whom  you  will  remember 
inthe  Hecht-Macarthursuccess,“CrimeWithout  Passion.” 

— Gaumont  British. 


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The  combination  of  a James  Hilton  novel,  directed  by  Frank  Capra, 
and  RONALD  COLMAN  as  the  star,  promises  great  things  for  this 
picture.  Tibet  is  the  setting,  and  obviously  Colman  is  continuing 
his  policy  of  preferring  colourful  roles  to  the  man-about-town  parts 
he  used  to  play.  A new  girl,  JANE  WYATT  ( above  and  below ) is  the 
heroine,  and  MARGO  and  JOHN  HOWARD  ( bottom  right ) are  in 
the  cast. — Columbia. 


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It  was  in  a CLAUDETTE  COLBERT 
film  that  FRED  McMURRAY  first  caught 
the  eye  of  public  and  producers,  and 
now  he  and  the  popular  French-born 
star  are  together  again  as  a romantic 
team.  “Maid  of  Salem  ” is  set  in  the 
unusual  period  of  the  early  days  of  the 
Puritan  settlers  in  America. — Paramount 


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When  ANN  HARDING  came  over  to  make  a 
film  in  England,  she  had  difficulty  in  finding 
a story,  until  she  saw  Frank  Vosper’s  “psy- 
chological thriller”  on  the  London  stage. 
In  the  screen  version  BASIL  RATHBONE 
(centre),  plays  her  strange  husband,  and 
BINNIE  HALE  and  JEAN  CADELL  (bottom), 
have  supporting  roles. — Capitol. 


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MERLE  OBERON’S  subjects  and  her  leading  men  are 
chosen  for  her  nowadays  with  great  care  by  her 
producer,  Sam  Goldwyn.  In  this,  her  first  film 
since  “These  Three,’’  she  plays  a girl  caught  in 
the  Irish  troubles,  and  a genuine  Irishman,  BRIAN 
AHERNE,  is  the  hero.  Bottom  left—  you  see  her 
with  the  young  man  with  whom  her  name  has  been 
romantically  linked  in  private  life,  DAVID  NIVEN. 

— United  Artists. 


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Those  who  said  SHIRLEY  TEMPLE 
would  be  a “one-film  prodigy”  have 
been  proved  bad  prophets,  for  the 
baby  wonder  continues  to  be  the 
world’s  most  popular  film  star.  In 
her  latest  screen  adventure  she  has 
new  colleagues,  in  the  persons  of 
ALICE  FAYE  and  ROBERT  YOUNG. 

— 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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On  another  page  MADELEINE  CARROLL  mentions  her  recent 
dancing  lessons — and  this  is  the  film  that  made  them  necessary. 
She  makes  her  first  breakaway  from  dramatic  parts  in  this  Irving 
Berlin  musical,  with  DICK  POWELL.  In  the  bridal  scene  Madeleine 
is  accompanied  by  GEORGE  BARBIER. — 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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At  last — a film  about  the  British  Navy,  in  which 
the  Admiralty  has  co-operated  to  give  the  marine 
background  authenticity.  The  players  in  this 
ambitious  production  of  Herbert  Wilcox,  are 
RICHARD  CROMWELL  of  “Bengal  Lancer” 
fame,  and  HAZEL  TERRY  (top  right),  ROBERT 
DOUGLAS  and  H.  B.  WARNER  (top  left), 
and  JULIE  SUEDO  (left).-H.  Wilcox  Production. 


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Every  really  first-class  actress  is  versatile, 
and  IRENE  DUNNE  has  already  proved  her 
range  with  films  like  “Roberta,”  and  “Magni- 
ficent Obsession.”  Now  she  is  to  be  seen 
in  yet  another  mood — straight  comedy. 
Her  partner  is  MELVYN  DOUGLAS,  the 
fine  actor  who  left  the  screen  for  two  years, 
and  made  a brilliant  come-back  in  “She 
Married  Her  Boss,”  last  year. — Columbia. 


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The  most  important  thing  that  will  send  you 
to  see  this  film — the  present  title  may 
not  be  final — cannot  be  captured  in  word 
or  photograph — GRACE  MOORE’S  voice. 
But  the  prima  donna  has  shown  herself  to  be 
an  excellent  actress,  with  a pleasant  sense  of 
comedy,  and  a real  screen  personality.  Here 
she  is  in  some  scenes  with  CARY  GRANT 
(left),  and  ALINE  McMAHON  (below).  The 
bottom  picture  is  a dancing  spectacle  from 
the  film. — Columbia. 


GRACE  MOORE 

This  charming  woman,  whose  smile  radiates  happiness  as  definitely  as  her  beautiful  voice,  made  the 
cinema  opera-conscious  with  one  film,  and  showed  that  a famous  singer  could  also  be  an  attractive 
actress.  She  leads  a busy  life  between  Hollywood  and  the  concert  halls  and  opera  houses  of  America 
and  Europe.  She  is  happily  married  to  a Spanish  actor,  Valentin  Parera. 


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The  critics  hail  the  genius  of 
Darryl  Zanuck,  in  weaving 
out  of  the  fascinating  story  of 
the  rise  of  the  famous  insur- 
ance organisation,  a picture 
full  of  human  interest  and 
drama.  And  at  thesametime 
it  is  said  that  in  TYRONE 
POWER  (below),  who  plays 
the  hero,  Hollywood  has 
another  Robert  Taylor. 
MADELEINE  CARROLL 
(circle),  is  the  heroine. 

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Pearl  Buck’s  famous  novel 
of  Chinese  life,  appealed  so 
much  to  the  late  Irving 
Thalberg,  that  in  spite  of 
the  obvious  difficulties  he 
decided  to  film  it.  He  cast 
PAUL  MUNI  and  LUISE 
RAINER,  in  the  main  parts, 
but  the  production  was 
incomplete  when  he  died 
so  tragically.  It  is  one  of  the 
costliest  films  ever  made 
at  the  Metro  - Goldwyn 
studio,  where  such  lavish 
films  as,  “Mutiny  on  the 
Bounty,”  “The  Great  Zieg- 
feld”  were  produced. 

— M.G.M. 


Advance  reports  are  enthusiastic  about  this  Twentieth 
Century-Fox  production.  The  stars  are  BARBARA 
STANWYCK  and  JOEL  McCREA  (above),  and  in  these 
pictures  you  will  notice  the  amusingly  gawky  figure  of 
BUDDY  EBSEN,  the  eccentric  dancer  of  “Broadway 
Melody  of  1936’’  and  “Born  to  Dance’’ — 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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Two  of  Hollywood’s  cleverest  writers,  Gene  Towne  and 
Graham  Baker,  wrote  the  original  story  of  this  picture, 
which  is  one  of  Walter  Wanger’s  first  of  1937.  That 
romantic  Frenchman,  CHARLES  BOYER,  seems  to  be 
going  humorous  this  time  and  is  seen  (left),  sharing  a 
secret  joke  with  JEAN  ARTHUR.  You  will  notice  two 
familiar  faces  in  the  lower  pictures — LEO  CARILLO  and 
IVAN  LEBEDEFF .—United  Artists. 


JOAN  CRAWFORD  and  CLARK  GABLE 

These  two  form  one  of  the  most  popular  romantic  partnerships  the  screen  has  ever  known.  Wisely, 
Metro-Goldwyn  do  not  cast  them  together  too  often,  but  whenever  they  have  joined  forces  in  the 
last  few  years — as  in  “Chained”  and  “Dancing  Lady” — a hit  has  been  the  result.  Now  they  are  paired 

again  in  “Love  on  the  Run.” — M.G.M. 

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Here  is  one  you  won’t  want  to  miss — 
a high-speed  romantic  comedy  with 
CLARK  GABLE,  JOAN  CRAWFORD  and 
FRANCHOT  TONE.  Joan  is  a runaway 
heiress  and  the  two  men  are  rival  news- 
paper men  to  whom  she  is  more  than  just 
a good  story.  Though  Joan  is  Mrs.  Tone 
in  private  life,  Franchot  has  to  play  second 
fiddle  to  Gable  for  the  purposes  of  this 
tale. — M.G.M. 


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JOHN  LODGE  (right),  the  handsome  young 
American  lawyer  whom  Josef  von  Sternberg 
cast  as  Dietrich’s  leading  man  in  “The 
Scarlet  Empress,”  is  now  one  of  the  most 
firmly  established  of  Elstree’s  stars,  following 
his  success  in  “Ourselves  Alone.”  This  time 
he  plays  a Fleet-street  crime  reporter.  The 
feminine  side  of  the  cast  is  represented  by 
JOAN  MARION,  MARGARET  VYNER  and 
DIANA  CHURCHILL. — British  International. 


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This  is  one  of  the  biggest  productions  ever 
tackled  by  Gaumont-British.  The  stars  are 
many— PAUL  ROBESON  (left),  CEDRIC 
HARDWICKE  and  ANNA  LEE  (bottom), 
JOHN  LODER  and  ROLAND  YOUNG 
(bottom  left).  The  task  of  directing  was 
entrusted  to  Robert  Stevenson,  the  young 
man  responsible  for  Nova  Pilbeam’s  recent 
success,  “Tudor  Rose.’’ — Gaumont-British. 


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This  sombrely  beautiful  and  moving  play  by 
Maxwell  Anderson,  famous  American  playwright, 
was  not  only  bought  for  the  screen  by  Radio,  but 
its  leading  players  on  the  stage  went  to  Hollywood 
to  play  their  original  parts.  Principal  of  them  is 
MARGO  the  Mexican  actress,  and  BURGESS 
MEREDITH  (right),  a young  man  for  whom  a great 
screen  future  is  predicted. — Radio. 


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The  title  tells  practically  all  you  need  know  about 
this  one.  The  picture  on  the  left  shows  you  that 
the  brilliant  team  of  the  brilliant  film,  "The  Thin 
Man,”  is  together  again — not  merely  MYRNA  LOY 
and  WILLIAM  POWELL,  but  the  dog  Asta  they  take 
for  those  amusing  walks.  A new  touch  is  indicated 
by  the  chorus  girls  in  the  lower  picture. — M.G.M. 


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The  film  which,  more  than  any  other, 
drew  attention  in  English-speaking 
countries  to  BERGNER,  was  the  German 
version  of  this  story.  Now,  after 
making  “Escape  Me  Never,”  “Cath- 
arine the  Great”  and  “As  You  Like  It” 
in  Britain,  Bergner  has  remade  this 
classic  in  English  for  Max  Schach,  with 
RAYMOND  MASSEY  and  ROMNEY 
BRENT  (left).  — Capitol. 


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ELISABETH  BERGNER 


This  great  Continental  actress  came  to  England  about  four  years  ago,  where  only  those  who  had  seen 
her  abroad  or  in  German  films,  knew  of  her  talents.  Now  her  name  is  world  famous.  She  is  married 
to  Dr.  Paul  Czinner,  who  directs  all  her  films  and  has  a home  in  Hampstead. 


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The  first  ANNA  NEAGLE 
film  of  1937,  is  a distinct 
change  from  her  famous 
historical  characters  of 
Nell  Gwyn  and  Peg 
Woffington.  This  clever 
and  popular  British  star 
has  here  an  original  and 
modern  story  of  life  in 
London,  which  will  follow 
up  “Limelight”  and  “The 
Three  Maxims,”  in  carry- 
ing her  still  farther  into 
filmgoer’s  affections.  The 
men  in  the  film  are 
TULLIO  CARMINATI 
( bottom  right),  & ROBERT 
DOUGLAS  ( bottom  left). 

— H.  Wilcox  Production. 


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Since  JEANETTE  MACDONALD  found 
her  perfect  singing  partner  in  fair- 
haired, virile  NELSON  EDDY,  when 
they  made  “Naughty  Marietta,”  the 
public  has  demanded  more  and  more 
of  this  tuneful  team.  This  successor 
to  “Rose  Marie”  will  be  their  first  1937 
offering,  and  this  timeyou  will  find  them 
in  period  costume. — M.G.M. 


Here  is  another  effort  by  Darryl 
Zanuck  to  launch  a new  star — 
this  time  one  whose  name  is 
already  widely  known  outside  the 
film  world.  She  is  SONJA  HENIE, 
the  most  famous  girl  skating 
expert  in  the  world.  In  her 
debut  as  a film  star  she  skates, 
of  course,  but  will  also  be  seen  as 
an  actress — with  the  romantic 
DON  AMECHE  as  her  leading 
man. — 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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Nobody  is  likely  to  argue  with 
you  if  you  name  FLORA  ROBSON 
as  one  of  the  really  great  actresses 
of  our  time.  She  has  been  seen 
comparatively  little  on  the  screen 
so  far,  though  her  performance  in 
“Catherine  the  Great,”  was 
memorable.  Now,  under  the 
production  banner  of  Erich 
Pommer  at  Denham,  she  has 
played  Queen  Elizabeth  in  A.  E. 
W Mason’s  story.  In  the  lower 
picture  are  LESLIE  BANKS  and 
MORTON  SELTEN. 

— London  Films. 


Second  only  to  Mickey  Mouse  as  a popularfavourite  in  cartoons, 
the  muscular  little  sailorman  with  the  rat-trap  jaw  and  the 
raucous  voice  commands  an  enormous  public  for  his  screen 
adventures.  He  is  the  creation  of  Max  Fleischer,  and  has 
recently  been  put  into  colour  for  the  first  time. — Paramount. 


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WILLIAM  POWELL 


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The  inimitable  and  ever-popular  JACK  BUCHANAN 
took  a novel  line  with  this  latest  musical  comedy  built 
round  his  own  and  ELSIE  RANDOLPH’S  personalties. 
He  toured  with  it  in  the  provinces,  on  the  stage, 
then  filmed  it,  and  then  put  it  on  the  West-end 
stagefortheusual  success  and  long  run  healways  enjoys. 
The  ingenue  part  is  played  by  his  new  protege'e  JEAN 
GILLIE  ( below  and  right). — Herbert  Wilcox  Prods. 


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Those  gloriously  mad  MARX 
BROTHERS  take  a long  time  to 
concoct  each  of  their  extrava- 
ganzas in  inspired  lunacy.  Nearly 
a year  elapsed  between  their 
making  “A  Night  at  the  Opera” 
and  this  one.  From  these  pictures 
you  will  gather  that  though  the 
setting  and  the  jokes  may  be  new 
the  weird  trio — Groucho,  with 
his  absurd  moustache  and  light- 
ning wisecrack,  Chico  with  his 
Italian-accented  speech  and  eccen- 
tric piano  playing,  and  Harpo, 
mute  in  his  curly  wig,  but 
eloquent  on  his  harp — remain  as 
ever. — M.G.M. 


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Together  for  the  first  time  in  this 
exciting  story  of  Rudyard  Kipling’s, 
SPENCER  TRACY  and  FREDDIE 
BARTHOLOMEW  make  an  interesting 
team.  Freddie,  rapidly  developing 
from  a child  wonder  into  a manly  young 
fellow  with  real  acting  ability,  could 
find  no  finer  partner  than  Tracy, 
undoubtedly  one  of  the  screen’s  greatest 
and  most  natural  actors.  It  is  a story 
of  fishing  life. — /VLG.M. 


The  old  idea  that  all  opera 
singers  are  plump  and 
plain  has  been  given  some 
sharp  knocks  lately,  as 
famous  singers  have  come 
to  the  screen  revealing 
beauty  and  charm  as  well 
as  glorious  voices.  Per- 
haps the  loveliest  of  all 
the  divas  is  GLADYS 
SWARTHOUT  who 
made  her  screen  debut 
last  year  with  a big 
operatic  reputation 
behind  her.  More  than 
music  lovers  will  flock  to 
this  one  for  the  hero  is 
FRED  McMURRAY,  one 
of  the  most  popular  of 
the  new  generation  of 
male  stars.  The  dancers 
( bottom  right ) are  VELOZ 
& YOLANDA — Paramount 


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ROSALIND  RUSSELL  came  to  fame  by  stepping  into  a part  intended  for  Myrna 
Loy,  and  she  has  had  a hard  fight  ever  since  to  shake  off  comparisons.  Her, 
greatest  acting  chance  comes  in  this  strong  story  of  a “managing  wife,’’ directed 
by  Hollywood’s  only  woman  director,  Dorothy  Arzner.  The  husband  is 
played  by  JOHN  BOLES.  In  the  bottom  picture  are  DOROTHY  WILSON 
and  ROBERT  ALLEN.— Columbia. 


Two  favourites  who  have  survived  the  trial  of  the 
years  and  kept  a place  in  the  affections  of  audiences 
are  JANET  GAYNOR  and  FREDRIC  MARCH. 
Now  David  Selznick,  one  of  the  most  enterprising 
of  the  younger  producers,  has  teamed  them  in  this 
story  of  life  among  the  film  folk.  In  support  they 
have  that  most  reliable  of  actors  ADOLPHE 
MENJOU  (below),  and  those  two  amusing  players 
LIONEL  STANDER  and  ANDY  DEVINE  (left). 
— Selznick  International. 


Two  of  the  stars  of  “The  Trail  of  the  Lone- 
some Pine” — the  most  successful  colour 
film  made  last  year-are  re-united.  SYLVIA 
SIDNEY  and  HENRY  FONDA  (top  right), 
both  of  whom  have  recently  been  to 
England  to  appear  in  British  films,  are  two 
of  the  screen's  most  popular  young  people 
to-day.  Both  of  them  are  under  contract 
to  Walter  Wanger. — United  Artists. 


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BING  CROSBY  always  denies  that 
he  is  an  actor,  but  nowadays,  when 
there  is  so  much  competition  among 
crooners,  he  manages  to  hold  his 
place  as  a favourite  personality. 
Maybe  it’s  because  there  still  isn’t  a 
crooner  like  him — but  more  prob- 
ably because  of  his  natural  talent  for 
acting.  This  time  he  has  with  him 
EDITH  FELLOWES  ( top  right),  and 
the  famous  hot-trumpeter  LOUIS 
ARMSTRONG.— Columbia. 


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An  actress  from  Hollywood  who  has  settled 
in  England.  An  English  actor  better  known  in 
America.  That  describes  the  stars  of  this  new 
English  picture,  for  CONSTANCE  CUMMINGS 
and  HUGH  SINCLAIR  play  the  leading  roles. 
Sinclair  was  Bergner’s  leading  man  in  “Escape 
me  Never”  on  stage  and  screen,  and  has  been 
in  demand  for  films  ever  since.  They  are  seen 
(above),  with  JACK  ARNOLD  and  TUCKER 
MAGUIRE  and  below,  SINCLAIR  in  very 
different  make-up — Gaumont  British 


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The  diminutive  prima  donna,  LILY  PONS,  who 
made  such  a promising  screen  debut  in  “I 
Dream  Too  Much,”  comes  back  shortly  in  this 
picture.  The  hero  is  GENE  RAYMOND  and 
the  comedy  is  supplied  by  JACK  OAKIE  (right). 
Songs  and  love  interest  will  be  the  responsibility 
of  Miss  Pons,  whose  top  notes  are  a great 
experience  in  themselves. — Radio. 


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After  a long  absence,  during  which  his  film  work 
has  been  done  off  the  screen,  JACK  HULBERT 
returns,  bringing  anticipations  stirred  by  memories 
of  the  bright  entertainment  of  pictures  like  “Jack 
Ahoy.”  There  is  a big  public  waiting  eagerly  for 
more  of  the  long-legged,  long-chinned  comedian. 
He  is  supported  by  HAROLD  HUTH  (above) 
and  H.  F.  MALTBY  (below). — Gaumont  British. 


The  goodwill  of  that  title  must  be  worth  a fortune  in 
itself.  What  memories  it  brings  of  one  of  the  best 
shows  among  the  early  talkies  and  some  very  good 
successors.  Some  of  the  most  popular  of  Warner 
Bros,  star  team  are  in  the  cast,  headed  by  JOAN 
BLONDELL  and  DICK  POWELL,  now  a married 
couple  in  private  life. 


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No  famous  star  names  are  blazoned  in  the  cast  of  this  new  musical,  but  it  has 
had  a great  reception  in  America.  In  these  scenes  you  will  see  DIXIE 
DUNBAR  and  TONY  MARTIN  (leftand  below),  ARLINE  JUDGE  and  STEWART 
ERWIN  (bottom  left),  and  those  clever  harmony  and  singing  comedians, 
the  FOUR  YACHT  CLUB  BOYS  (bottom  right). — 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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156 


Stories  of  pioneering  have  given  the  screen 
some  of  its  finest  pictures,  and  here  is  a 
subject  on  these  epic  lines — the  building  of 
the  first  trans-Cwiadian  railway,  through  the 
Rockies.  The  cast — headed  by  RICHARD 
ARLEN,  BARBARA  GREENE.  LILLI  PALMER 
and  BARRY  MACKAY — spent  many  weeks 
in  Canada  filming  on  the  spot  for  various 
scenes. — Gaumont  British. 


157 


This  was  to  have  been  Simone  Simon’s 
next  picture,  but  a last  minute  change  was 
made  and  another  Darryl  Zanuck  protege'e 
of  1936,  JUNE  LANG,  went  into  the 
principal  feminine  part,  opposite  WARNER 
BAXTER  (below).  Miss  Lang  was  formerly 
known  as  June  Vlasek,  and  had  her  first 
big  part  not  long  ago  in  “The  Road  to 
Glory,”  in  which  she  made  a very  good 
impression.  Above  WILFRED  LAWSON 
and  GAIL  PATRICK. — 20 th  Century-Fox. 


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This  is  the  first  Technicolour  film  to  be  made  in  England. 
It  is  the  first  production  of  Robert  T.  Kane  and  the  new 
company  he  has  started  at  Denham.  He  brought  the 
lovely  French  actress  ANN'ABELLA  (left) — most  popular 
star  of  her  country — and  HENRY  FONDA  ( bottom  left) 
from  Hollywood  to  play  in  it.  The  story  is  about  horse 
racing,  and  one  of  the  most  important  scenes  centres 
round  the  Derby.  Below  you  see  LESLIE  BANKS  with 
Annabella,  and  ( bottom ) the  star  masquerading  as  a boy. 
— New  World. 


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The  fashion  for  “multi-star’’  films  on  the  “Libelled  Lady” 
lines  has  spread  to  other  studios.  This  one  has  four  stars 
too — but  all  feminine.  They  are  LORETTA  YOUNG, 
•JANET  GAYNOR,  CONSTANCE  BENNETT  and  the  new 
sensation,  SIMONE  SIMON.  The  men  in  the  story  are 
played  by  PAUL  LUKAS,  DON  AMECHE  and  ( top  left ) 
ALAN  MOWBRAY. — 20th  Century-Fox 


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Michael  Egan’s  play  about  the  domestic  adventures  of  a 
typical  young  couple,  had  a long  run  on  the  London  stage, 
and  now  it  has  been  filmed  at  Elstree.  DIANA  CHURCHILL 
(right,  and  below),  who  played  the  wife,  on  the  stage,  does 
so  on  the  screen  too.  The  husband  is  the  Hollywood  actor, 
PHILLIPS  HOLMES  (below).  BILLY  MILTON  and 
ROMNEY  BRENT  are  seen  in  the  lower  pictures. — 

Associated  British _ 


This  is  the  picture  scheduled  for  Bette  Davis  before 
her  dispute  with  the  studio  led  them  into  the  British 
law  courts.  The  principal  part  is  now  taken  by 
BEVERLY  ROBERTS,  the  girl  who  made  such  a 
promising  start  in  big  parts  with  her  performances  in 
“The  Singing  Kid,”  with  Al  Jolson,  and  “China 
Clipper.”  GEORGE  BRENT  is  the  hero. 

— Warner  Brothers 


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After  the  Ovation  “The 
Informer”  received,  it  is  not 
unnatural  that  Radio  should 
have  given  John  Ford  another 
Irish  story  to  direct.  The 
subject  this  time  is  Sean  O’ 
Casey's  deservedly  famous  play 
of  Dublin  life,  and  the  period  is 
again  the  Irish  “Troubles.” 
The  stars  are  BARBARA 
STANWYCK  and  PRESTON 
FOSTER,  but  several  Irish 
players  are  in  the  cast — notably 
BARRY  FITZGERALD  (circle), 
and  Erin  O'Brien  Moore. 

— Radio. 


162 


For  the  first  time  in  film  history,  the  whole-hearted  co-operation  of  the  War  Office  was  given  to  a 
British  film  company  for  the  making  of  this  picture  which  is  based  on  Army  life.  The  principals  are 
WALLACE  FORD,  who,  though  a Hollywood  star,  was  born  and  brought  up  in  England,  and  JOHN 
MILLS  (right,  below),  whose  study  of  a Cockney  private  in  Robert  Donat’s  stage  play  “Red  Night,” 
revealed  new  talents  in  this  versatile  young  actor.  ANNA  LEE  is  the  girl. — Gaumont  British. 


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TOM  WALLS  announced  originally  that  he  was 
going  to  get  right  away  from  his  familiar  style  in 
his  new  film,  but  you  will  be  pleased,  no  doubt,  to 
see  that  he  appears  to  be  his  popular  self  in  these 
scenes  at  least.  The  story  is  once  again  by  the 
writing  member  of  the  old  Aldwych  farce  team, 
Ben  Travers.  The  girls  in  the  piece  are  BETTY 
STOCKFELD  (below)  and  DIANA  CHURCHILL 
(left),  with  EUGENE  PALLETTE.  The  cabaret 
singer  is  JENI  LE  GON. — Capitol. 


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RICHARD  TAUBER’S  voice  has  made  him  a film  star 
as  well  as  a stage  and  concert  idol  all  over  Europe, 
and  here  he  tackles  one  of  the  great  operatic  roles 
for  the  first  time  on  the  screen.  The  German 
director,  Karl  Grune,  made  this  picture,  and  in 
support  of  Tauber,  as  the  clown  with  the  breaking 
heart,  are  his  wife,  DIANA  NAPIER  (above),  STEFFI 
DUNA,  and  ESMOND  KNIGHT  (below).— Capitol. 


165 


Here  are  some  glimpses  of  popular 
comedians  in  new  British  films.  Left. 
EDWARD  EVERETT  HORTON  in  “The 
Man  in  the  Mirror,”  FLANAGAN  & 
ALLEN  in  “Underneath  the  Arches,” 
and  ( bottom  left)  GORDON  HARKER  in 
“Beauty  and  the  Barge.”  Below  are 
SYDNEY  HOWARD  in  “Splinters  in 
the  Air,”  and  ARTHUR  RISCOE,  with 
ARTHUR  (“Street  Singer”)  TRACY 
and  MARGARET  LOCKWOOD  in 
British  National’s  “Interval  for 
Romance.” 


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One  of  the  best  pieces  of  film  showmanship  in 
recent  times  was  the  swift  action  of  Darryl  Zanuck 
in  bringing  the  famous  DIONNE  QUINTUPLETS 
to  the  screen  in  “The  Country  Doctor.”  This  is 
the  sequel,  in  which  the  babies  appear  as  they  are 
now — and  as  you  see  above.  JEAN  HERSHOLT 
(right)  is  again  the  doctor,  and  others  who  re- 
appear are  DOROTHY  PETERSON  and  SLIM 
SUMMERVILLE  (right).  Two  new  and  very  attrac- 
tive faces  in  this  second  edition  are  those  of 
ROCHELLE  HUDSON  & HELEN  VINSON  (below) 

20th  Century-Fox. 


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New  comedies  of  real  brilliance  do  not  crop  up 
every  day,  and  when  this  one  arrived  on  the  stages 
of  London  and  New  York,  it  was  an  immediate 
and  riotous  success.  The  Broadway  run  was  one 
of  the  longest  ever.  In  the  film  version  FRANK 
McHUGH  has  the  part  of  the  little  man,  with  a 
flair  for  spotting  winners,  and  JOAN  BLONDELL 
(left)  plays  the  gangster’s  girl  friend.  Two  familiar 
faces  of  screen  funny  men  are  to  be  seen  too — 
ALLEN  JENKINS  and  EDGAR  KENNEDY— 

Warner  Bros. 


Carol  Reed,  the  rising  young 
British  director,  had  the 
original  idea  for  this,  and  two 
stars  were  brought  over  from 
Hollywood  to  play  in  it.  They 
are  SALLY  EILERS  and 
RICARDO  CORTEZ  (left).  The 
story  is  built  round  the  idea  of 
a man  who  uses — and  abuses — 
his  gift  for  imitating  perfectly 
the  voices  of  other  people. 
Reed  directed  it,  and  in  the 
supporting  cast  are  PAUL 
GRAETZ  (top  and  bottom ) and 
BASIL  SYDNEY  (middle). 

— B.  & D. 


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The  comic  propensities  of  ROBERTSON 
HARE  (top  right  and  above),  so  often  the 
shocked  and  mild  butt  of  Lynn  and  Walls 
pranks,  have  a chance  to  assert  themselves 
fully  now,  forthe  little,  bald  fellow  with  the 
"refined”  voice  is  here  a star  in  his  own 
right.  In  the  film  adaptation  of  his  current 
stage  success  he  has  pleasant  and  popular 
colleagues  in  pretty  JUNE  CLYDE  and 
BILLY  MILTON  ( top  and  right). 

— Associated  British. 


Ever  since  Robert  T.  Kane  saw  this  stirring  costume  drama  in  the 
theatre  as  a boy,  he  has  wanted  to  produce  it.  Now,  with  his  own 
film  company  operating  at  Denham,  he  has  his  chance  and  he  has 
seized  it.  The  central  character  is  played  by  CONRAD  VEIDT 
(right).  The  impressive  figure  with  the  beard  (above)  is  that  fine 
actor  RAYMOND  MASSEY  in  his  make-up  as  Cardinal  Richelieu, 
and  top  right  is  the  heroine  ANNABELLA. — New  World. 


174 


Two  clever  stars  we  see  too  rarely  these  days  are 
ELISSA  LANDI  and  EDMUND  LOWE,  but  now 
Metro  have  brought  them  together  in  what  promises 
to  be  one  of  those  slick,  high-pressure  comedies 
this  studio  does  so  well.  Miss  Landi  has  been 
badly  served  by  her  parts  recently,  and  an  oppor- 
tunity to  show  what  her  admirers  know  she  can 
do  is  overdue.  Below  are  the  comedians  of  the 
story.  TED  HEALY  and  EDGAR  KENNEDY. 

— M.G.M. 


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No  picture  in  recent  years  has  so  much  advance 
publicity  to  live  up  to  as  this  Alexander  Korda 
production.  But  with  two  such  stars  as 
MARLENE  DIETRICH,  making  her  first  British 
film,  and  ROBERT  DONAT,  returning  to  the 
screen  after  many  months  of  illness,  its  quality 
seems  assured.  The  director  is  the  Belgian 
JACQUES  FEYDER,  and  the  story,  by  James 
Hilton,  is  of  adventure  in  revolutionary  Russia. 

London  Films. 


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For  the  London  West-end 
filmgoer,  this  was  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  and  memor- 
able films  of  1936.  For  the 
majority  of  cinema  audiences 
who  have  to  await  “general 
release”  dates,  it  will 
undoubtedly  be  one  of  the 
great  moments  of  1937. 
The  late  Irving  Thalberg, 
with  George  Cukor  as 
director,  brought  Shakes- 
peare’s immortal  love  story 
to  the  screen  with  the 
maximum  beauty  and  clarity. 
NORMA  SHEARER  and 
LESLIE  HOWARD  are  the 
lovers.  C.  AUBREY  SMITH 
and  EDNA  MAY  OLIVER 
are  in  the  bottom  picture. 

— M.G.M.,  March  Release. 


179 


The  most  discussed  film  for  years 
is  this  picturisation  of  Marc 
Connelly’s  play,  dealing  with  the 
negro  conception  of  God  and  the 
creation.  It  is  simple,  reverent, 
gravely  humorous,  and  so  obviously 
sincere  in  its  childlike  treatment 
of  sacred  things  that  objection  to 
it  must  be  automatically  disarmed 
forallthinking  people.  “DeLawd” 
is  played  with  moving  piety  by 
REX  INGRAM.  From  the  point 
of  view  of  moral  purpose  it  must 
be  the  “best”  film  ever  made. 

— Warner  Bros.,  Summer  Release. 


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CHARLES  LAUGHTON  deserts  the 

spine-chilling  parts  that  brought  him 

screen  fame  to  play  in  this  biography  of 

the  Dutch  Old  Master.  The  story  depicts 

the  painter  in  success  and  adversity,  from 

his  prime  to  his  old-age  in  poverty,  and  t 

makes  a portrait  that  is  engrossing. 

ELSA  LANCHESTER  (left)  plays  the 
servant  girl  whom  Rembrandt  loves,  and 
in  the  lower  picture  is  GERTRUDE 
LAWRENCE. — London  Films,  April  Release. 


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Here  is  a title  familiar  to  everybody  from 
schooldays,  and  used  now  for  the  first  film 
starring  dashing  young  ERROL  FLYNN,  since 
his  overnight  success  in  “Captain  Blood.” 
Once  again  he  has  OLIVIA  DE  HAVILLAND 
as  the  girl.  Another  young  and  handsome 
British  actor,  PATRIC  KNOWLES  ( top  right), 
makes  his  first  Hollywood  appearance  in  the 
picture. — Warners,  October  Release. 


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Alfred  Hitchcock  returns  decisively  to  his  best  form 
as  a super-craftsman  of  the  cinema  and  a maker  of 
intelligent  as  well  as  wildly  exciting  thrillers. 
SYLVIA  SIDNEY,  in  a British  film  for  the  first  time, 
is  the  heroine,  and  the  villain  is  brilliantly  played  by 
the  Continental  actor,  OSCAR  HOMOLKA  (right), 
while  JOHN  LODER  (above),  is  the  detective  hero. 
(bottom  right),  DESMOND  TESTER. 


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What  a team — and  what  team  work  ! This  bright 
little  story  about  a newspaper  editor,  his  girl 
friend,  a rich  girl  who  sues  the  paper  for  libel,  and 
a man  employed  to  keep  her  quiet,  assumes  the 
proportions  of  one  of  the  years’  best  films  through 
the  superlative  playing  of  the  four  famous  stars — 
WILLIAM  POWELL,  MYRNA  LOY  (above),  JEAN 
HARLOW  and  SPENCER  TRACY  ( top  left), 

— April  Release 


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Edna  Ferber  wrote  this  story  about  a man  who  sacrificed  the  woman  he  loved  for  his  career,  and  then 
lived  to  regret  it  when  he  met  her  daughter.  Samuel  Goldwyn  has  made  a dramatic  and  impressive 
film  of  it,  with  EDWARD  ARNOLD  (above)  as  the  man,  and  FRANCES  FARMER,  a newcomer  who 
is  obviously  a new  star,  in  the  dual  role  of  mother  and  daughter.  JOEL  McCREA  ( bottom  right)  plays 
the  young  man. — United  Artists,  May  Release. 


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ELEANOR  POWELL  (left),  the  girl  with 
the  happy  smile  and  the  fast-tapping  feet, 
follows  her  sensational  debut  in  “Broadway 
Melody  of  1936,”  with  another  fine 
performance  in  this  musical  extravaganza 
on  spectacular  lines.  JAMES  STEWART 
shows  musical  comedy  talents  as  well  as 
his  known  acting  ability  and  charm,  and 
others  (below)  are  BUDDY  EBSEN,  SID 
SILVERS,  and  FRANCES  LANGFORD. 

— Autumn  Release. 


GEORGE  ARLISS  pla/s  two  very 
different  parts  here — a pompous 
politician  and  his  roving  brother. 
The  wanderer  returns  from  the  East 
in  time  to  impersonate  his  brother 
for  just  long  enough  to  avert  a 
diplomatic  blunder,  and  in  this  half 
of  his  arduous  performance,  the  star 
is  in  the  drily  witty  and  entertaining 
mood  his  admirers  know  so  well. 
The  girl. is  RENE  RAY. 

— Gaumont-British,  February  Release. 


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MAE  WEST’S  latest  picture  has  had  a greater 
success  so  far  than  any  of  hers  for  some  time, 
perhaps  because  this  time  she  has  used  a popular 
stage  play  as  the  vehicle  for  her  personality.  She 
plays  a famous  film  actress  who  spends  a few  days 
in  a country  town  and  sweeps  rustic  RANDOLPH 
SCOTT  (bottom  left ) off  his  feet.  The  other  two 
admirers  below  are  WARREN  WILLIAM  (right) 
and  LYLE  TALBOT  (left). — Paramount,  May  Release. 


Sinclair  Lewis’s  best-selling  novel  about  the 
retired  American  business  man  and  his  wife  who 
went  to  Europe  to  see  life  and  saw  their  own 
vastly  changed,  makes  a great  film.  WALTER 
HUSTON  (left)  is  dynamic  and  convincing  as 
Dodsworth  and  RUTH  CHATTERTON  (left) 
gives  one  of  the  best  performances  of  her  career 
as  his  emotional  wife.  MARY  ASTOR  (below) 
contributes  a beautiful  and  sympathetic  study  of  the 
“other  woman.’’ — United  Artists,  February  Release. 

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Here  is  three  hours  of  first-class  entertainment,  contain- 
ing a strong  story  of  a man’s  life,  with  its  successes  and 
failures,  and  also  all  the  material  of  a great  spectacular 
musical.  Both  are  brilliantly  done  and  together  they 
make  a terrific  show.  WILLIAM  POWELL  plays  the 
famous  impresario  and  LUISE  RAINER  and  MYRNA  LOY 
(as  Billie  Burke)  are  the  two  Mrs.  Ziegfelds.  (Left) 
HARRIET  HOCTOR. — M.G.M.,  March  Release. 


MARION  DAVIES  has  CLARK  GABLE  as  her  partner 
in  this  musical  comedy  romance  of  a waitress 
becoming  an  actress,  and  a mechanic  who  wins  the 
world’s  boxing  championship.  A “publicity  romance’’ 
is  created  between  them  and  there  are  many  amusing 
moments — as  well  as  many  effective  stage  scenes  and 
pleasant  song-and-dance  episodes — before  they  solve 
all  their  problems  happily.  At  the  foot  of  the  page 
Marion  is  seen  with  ROSCOE  KARNS,  RUTH 
DONNELLY  and  WALTER  CATLETT  and  on  the  right 
GABLE  lends  a hand  to  ALLAN  JENKINS. 

—Warner  Bros.,  May  Release. 


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BIOGRAPHIES 

OF  200  LEADING  SCREEN  PERSONALITIES 


GRETA  GARBO  (real  name 
Gustafson),  was  born  at 
Stockholm,  Sept.  18,  1906. 
Her  first  film  was  an 
advertising  film  about  hats 
for  which  she  was  a sales 
girl  in  a Stockholm  store. 
Swedish  director  put  her 
into  a comedy  called  “Erik 
the  Tramp,”  in  which  she 
was  seen  by  Mauritz  Stiller, 
who  changed  her  name  to 
Garbo  and,  after  some  stage 
experience,  starred  her  in 
“Atonement  of  Gosta 
Berling.”  This  brought 
Garbo  and  Stiller  Holly- 
wood contracts. 

Had  an  immediate  success 
in  her  first  American  film, 
"The  Torrent,”  and  went 
straight  to  the  forefront  of 
popularity  with  “The 
Temptress,”  then  two  with 
John  Gilbert — “Flesh  and 
the  Devil”  and  “Love.” 

Coming  of  talkies  did  not 
worry  her  and  she  made 
such  notable  early  ones  as 
“Anna  Christie,” 
“Romance,”  “The  Rise  of 
Helga.” 

"Grand  Hotel,”  “Queen 
Christina,”  and  “ Anna 
Karenina,”  are  more  re- 
cent successes. 

Returned  from  a long 
holiday  in  Sweden  last  year 
to  make  “Camille,”  and 
her  next  is  “Madame 
Waleska,”  with  Charles 
Boyer.  Is  5 ft.  6 ins.  tall, 
with  fair  hair  and  green 
eyes.  Loves  old  clothes, 
old  friends,  and  is  terrified 
of  strangers  and  crowds. 
Unmarried. 


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AHERNE,  BRIAN,  was  born  May  2nd,  1902,  in  King’s  Norton, 
Worcestershire.  After  being  trained  at  Italia  Conti’s  School, 
made  his  stage  debut  at  the  age  of  9 in  Birmingham  and 
appeared  first  in  London  in  “Where  the  Rainbow  Ends.” 
Following  in  his  father’s  footsteps,  he  studied  architecture  for 
a time,  but  returned  to  acting  and  made  his  screen  debut  in 
1924. 

Came  into  prominence  in  1933,  when  chosen  to  play  opposite 
Marlene  Dietrich  in  “Song  of  Songs.”  Returned  to  England 
same  year  for  “The  Constant  Nymph." 

Other  films  include  : “What  Every  Woman  Knows,”  “I 
Live  My  Life,"  "Beloved  Enemy."  6 ft.  3 in.  tall,  fair  hair. 


ASTOR,  MARY,  real  name  Lucille  Langhank,  was  born  Quinay, 
Illinois,  May,  1906.  Began  in  two-reeler  films  and  was  in 
regular  demand  as  screen  artist  in  teens. 

Long  list  of  films  includes  : “Don  Q,"  “Ladies  Love  Brutes,” 
“Holiday,”  “The  World  Changes,”  “Red  Dust,”  “Jennie 
Gerhardt,"  "Page  Miss  Glory,”  “And  So  They  Were  Married." 
In  1936  she  re-established  her  position  as  an  important  actress 
with  her  performance  in  “Dodsworth." 

Married  (1)  Kenneth  Hawks,  director,  who  was  killed  in  air 
crash.  (2)  Dr.  Thorpe  (marriage  dissolved;. 

Is  five  feet  six  inches  tall,  with  auburn  hair  and  brown  eyes. 


ALLEN,  GRACIE,  of  comedy  team  of  Burns  and  Allen,  In  which 
her  partner  is  her  husband,  George  Burns. 

Born  in  San  Francisco.  Grade  was  on  stage  at  age  of  three. 
Formed  comedy  team,  the  Allen  Sisters,  with  her  two  sisters. 

Joined  Larry  Reilly’s  company  and  did  Irish  colleen  parts, 
but  left  the  show  and  could  not  find  a job. 

Then  she  met  Burns  in  a New  Jersey  show.  They  teamed  up 
together,  were  an  enormous  success,  and  married  on  strength 
of  a 6-years  radio  contract. 

Films  include  : “Big  Broadcast,”  "College  Humour," 
"Love  in  Bloom,"  “College  Holiday." 


BANKS,  LESLIE,  born  Liverpool,  1890,  married  Gwendoline 
Haldane  Unwin. 

First  appearance  on  the  stage  was  in  “The  Merchant  of 
Venice,”  at  age  of  21. 

Was  on  active  service  with  Essex  Regt.  during  the  war 
and  afterwards  renewed  his  theatrical  career. 

Began  film  career  in  Hollywood,  1932,  with  “Hounds  of 
Zaroff,”  and  films  made  in  England  since  include  : "The  Fire 
Raisers,"  “Red  Ensign,"  “Man  Who  Knew  Too  Much," 
“Sanders  of  the  River,"  “The  Tunnel,"  “Fire  Over  England," 
“Three  Maxims." 


AMECHE,  DON  (pronounced  Ameechy),  was  born  in  Ken- 
osha, Wisconsin,  1905,  son  of  an  Italian  saloon-keeper. 

Went  to  a college  theatrical  show  audition  to  keep  a friend 
company,  and  when  asked  if  he  would  like  a part  said  “Yes” 
on  impulse.  Liked  acting,  and  when  a player  in  touring 
company  that  came  to  the  town  was  injured  in  an  accident, 
Ameche  took  his  part. 

Result  was  he  spent  holidays  acting  on  tour  and  decided  on 
stage  career.  Went  to  New  York,  had  no  luck,  went  home  to 
Wisconsin,  and  then  went  to  Chicago  as  radio  actor. 

A new  Zanuck  star,  he  made  debut  in  “Sins  of  Man."  Films 
since  include  : “Ramona,"  “Ladies  in  Love.”  Married. 


BARNES,  BINNIE,  real  name  Gertrude  Maude  Barnes,  was  born 
in  London,  March,  1908. 

Educated  in  London  and  Paris,  and  has  done  all  sorts  of 
queer  jobs — kennel-maid,  milkmaid,  chorus  girl,  dance 
hostess.  Stage  debut  in  Chariot’s  Revue,  1928,  was  Tex 
McLeod’s  partner  in  vaudeville  and  played  in  stage  version  of 
“Cavalcade." 

First  important  film  part  in  “A  Night  in  Montmartre.” 
Hollywood  beckoned  after  her  work  in  “Henry  VIII,” 
“Don  Juan”  for  Korda,  and  films  there  include  : “Diamond 
Jim,"  “Rendezvous,”  “Sutter’s  Gold.” 

Marriage  to  Sam  Joseph  dissolved  1936. 


ANNABELLA,  France’s  most  popular  film  star,  was  born 
Paris,  1912.  Played  small  parts  in  films  at  Joinville  studios, 
and  was  picked  by  Rene  Clair  for  lead  in  his  famous  film 
“Le  Million.”  Made  many  other  films  including  : Clair’s 
"Fourteenth  of  July”  and  the  French  version  of  “The  Battle,” 
with  Charles  Boyer.  Went  to  Hollywood,  but  turned  down 
contracts  and  hurried  home — it  was  too  far  away  from  Paris. 

Has  also  made  films  in  Berlin,  Vienna,  Budapest  and  in  1936, 
in  England,  starring  for  New  World  at  Denham,  in  “Wings  of 
the  Morning”  (in  Technicolour)  and  “Under  the  Red  Robe." 

Married  to  French  star  Jean  Murat  (star  of  famous  “La 
Kermesse  Heroique”),  and  has  a son. 


&ARRYMORE,  JOHN,  real  name  Blythe,  of  famous  American 
theatrical  family,  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  1882. 

Is  brother  of  Ethel  and  Lionel  Barrymore.  Was  divorced 
in  1935  by  his  third  wife,  Dolores  Costello,  and  in  1936  married 
Elaine  Barrie. 

Was  once  a cartoonist  on  New  York  newspaper  and  likes 
to  talk  of  his  newspaper  days.  Decided  on  stage  career  in 
1903  and  played  in  “Magda.” 

Long  succession  of  American  successes  followed.  In  1924 
played  “Hamlet”  in  London.  Started  in  films,  1915.  Suc- 
cesses include  “Bill  of  Divorcement,”  “Grand  Hotel,” 
“Romeo  and  Juliet  " 


ARLISS,  GEORGE,  born  in  Bloomsbury,  London,  April,  1868. 

Went  with  Mrs.  Pat.  Campbell  to  America  for  four  months  ; 
stayed  there  twenty  years. 

Became  leading  member  of  Mrs.  Fisk's  company  ; first 
starred  on  the  stage  in  Molnar’s  “The  Devil,”  1908.  Made  a 
big  hit  in  “Disraeli,”  “Green  Goddess”  and  “Old  English,”  all 
done  later  as  films. 

Made  screen  debut  in  1929  and  was  immediate  success. 
Other  films  include:  “The  Millionaire,”  “ Successful 

Calamity,"  "The  Working  Man,”  “ House  of  Rothschild," 
“Voltaire,"  “Cardinal  Richelieu”  and  in  England  “The  Iron 
Duke,"  “East  Meets  West."  “His  Lordship." 


ARNOLD,  EDWARD,  real  name  Gauther  Scheider,  born  New 
York,  1890,  son  of  poor  German  immigrants  with  seven 
children.  Sold  newspapers,  ran  butcher’s  errands  while  at 
school,  and  had  first  whole  time  job  at  11,  earning  12/-  a week. 

Made  stage  debut  at  12,  in  “Merchant  of  Venice,”  in  a boys’ 
settlement.  First  professional  parts  were  with  Ben  Greet 
Shakespearean  Company,  then  made  steady  progress  as  an 
actor.  Made  40  pictures  in  old  Chicago  studios. 

Films  include  : “The  White  Sister,"  “I’m  No^  Angel,” 
“Diamond  Jim,"  “Crime  and  Punishment,”  “Sutter’s  Gold," 
“Come  and  Get  It," 

Twice  married,  has  three  children. 


ARTHUR  JEAN,  was  born  in  New  York,  1908  ; has  brown 
hair,  blue  eyes. 

Was  a photographer’s  model  while  a schoolgirl,  was  spotted 
for  films  and  went  to  Hollywood  at  15.  Played  ingenue  parts 
for  nine  years,  decided  she  was  a failure  as  an  actress  and  went 
to  New  York.  Went  platinum  blonde,  tried  a stage  play, 
and  was  snapped  up  again  for  films. 

Rose  to  the  top  in  films  like  “The  Ex-Mrs.  Bradford,"  “Mr. 
Deeds  Goes  To  Town."  With  Gary  Cooper  again  in  “The 
Plainsman." 

Married  to  Frank  Ross,  New  York  business  man. 


BARRYMORE,  LIONEL,  real  name  Blythe,  brother  of  Ethel 
and  John,  and  one  of  most  famous  stage  and  screen  stars,  was 
born  in  Philadelphia  in  1878,  and  made  stage  debut  as  a baby. 

Scored  outstanding  successes  on  New  York  stage,  and  in 
1909  D.  W.  Griffith  persuaded  him  to  make  a film. 

For  many  years  alternated  between  Broadway  stage  and 
Hollywood  studios. 

Spent  more  time  directing  films  (“Madame  X,"  “The  Rogue 
Song”),  than  acting  in  them  until  he  was  persuaded  to  play  in 
Norma  Shearer’s  “A  Free  Soul,"  for  which  he  was  given 
Academy  Award.  Recent  films  : "Ah,  Wilderness,"  “Road 
to  Glory." 


BARTHELMESS,  RICHARD,  born  New  York.  May,  1897. 

Was  in  business  in  small  Connecticut  town,  when  film 
company  on  location  caught  his  interest. 

Worked  as  an  extra  and  then  was  given  lead  in  “War 
Brides,”  with  Nazimova  (1916).  Made  hit  in  “Tol’able  David" 
(1921). 

Has  been  famous  star  for  15  years,  films  including  : “Patent 
Leather  Kid,"  “The  Noose,”  “Dawn  Patrol,”  “Cabin  in  the 
Cotton,”  “Central  Airport,”  “Midnight  Alibi,”  “Modern 
Hero,"  “Four  Hours  to  Kill”  and  (in  England  1936)  “Spy  of 
Napoleon.” 

Married  Mary  Hay  (1920),  and  later  Jessica  Sergeant. 


BARTHOLOMEW,  FREDDIE,  born  London,  March  1924, 
Brought  up  from  the  age  of  three  by  his  aunt  Millicent  who  is 
now  paid  £20  a week  for  taking  care  of  him  in  Hollywood. 
Freddie  earns  about  £250  a week.  Evinced  acting  talent  from 
early  childhood,  and  appeared  in  public  at  4.  Appeared  in 
several  English  films  before  being  picked  from  10,000  boys  to 
play  in  M.G.M.’s  “David  Copperfield.”  Other  films  are 
‘ Anna  Karenina,’  ’ Lloyds  of  London,’  ‘Captains  Courageous.’ 
His  parents’  home  is  at  Barnes,  London,  and  his  father  is 
Civil  Servant.  Freddie  has  two  elder  sisters.  Parents  con- 
tested Miss  Bartholmew’s  guardianship  in  California  courts 
last  year. 


ASTAIRE,  FRED,  real  name  Frederick  Austerlitz,  brother  of 
Adele  Astaire  (now  Lady  Charles  Cavendish),  was  born  Omaha, 
Nebraska,  1900,  and  appeared  in  American  vaudeville  with 
his  sister  at  age  of  eight.  They  rose  to  fame  as  musical  comedy 
dancing  team,  and  starred  in  many  shows  together  until  Adele’s 
marriage  in  1931.  Fred  continued  his  career  alone  and  made 
his  screen  debut  in  “Flying  Down  to  Rio." 

Quickly  became  one  of  screen's  most  popular  personalities, 
with  “Gay  Divorce,”  “Roberta,"  “Top  Hat,"  “Follow  the 
Fleet,"  “Swing  Time." 

Married  to  Phyllis  Potter,  one  child. 


BAXTER,  WARNER,  was  born  at  Columbus,  Ohio,  March 
1893,  and  wanted  to  go  on  the  stage  at  age  of  ten.  His  mother 
was  against  it,  and  after  leaving  school  Warner  became  a 
salesman. 

From  amateur  theatricals,  won  stage  part  but  after  short  run 
became  insurance  agent  ; ran  a garage  ; failed.  Joined  stock 
companies  ; tried  Hollywood  ; failed. 

Was  on  point  of  going  back  to  business  life  when  was  given 
part  opposite  Ethel  Clayton,  1922.  Films  include  : “42nd 
Street,”  “Strictly  Confidential,"  “Prisoner  of  Shark  Island," 
“To  Mary,  With  Love,"  “White  Hunter." 

Married  to  Winifred  Bryson,  actress. 


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BEERY,  WALLACE,  M.G.M.  star,  born  in  Kansas  City,  1889. 
Ran  away  from  home  at  16  to  join  a circus  as  elephant 
trainer’s  assistant.  Joined  chorus  of  Broadway  show  two  years 
later  and  took  to  impersonating  old  women. 

First  film  role  in  1913  was  as  servant  girl  in  two-reel  comedy! 
Also  worked  as  camera  man  and  electrician. 

Later  went  to  Hollywood  as  Keystone  comedian.  Made 
great  successes  with  Marie  Dressier — “Min  and  Bill,”  and 
“Tugboat  Anna.”  Other  films  include  “The  Champ,” 
“Grand  Hotel,”  “Dinner  at  Eight,”  “Viva  Villa,”  “Ah 
Wilderness,”  ”A  Message  To  Garcia.”  Was  formerly  married 
to  Gloria  Swanson.  Has  adopted  daughter,  Carol  Ann. 


BENNETT,  JOAN,  younger  sister  of  Constance,  was  born 
New  Jersey,  Feb.  1910.  Went  to  finishing  school  in  France  at 
15  and  married  at  16.  Marriage  was  dissolved  and  she  went  to 
Hollywood,  w>ih  baby  daughter,  and  did  crowd  work.  Family 
didn’t  know. 

Sam  Goldwyn  chose  her  to  play  opposite  Ronald  Colman  in 
United  Artists'  “Bulldog  Drummond”  (1929). 

Films  include  : “Little  Women,”  “Private  Worlds,” 
“Wedding  Present.” 

Now  rnarried  to  Gene  Markey,  writer.  Has  two  children. 

Under  contract  to  Walter  Wanger. 


BRADY,  ALICE,  born  New  York,  1892,  daughter  of  famous 
theatrical  producer.  Long  career  on  stage  and  in  silent  films, 
usually  in  serious  parts. 

She  was  Lavinia  in  Eugene  O’Neill’s  sombre  intellectual  play 
“Mourning  Becomes  Electra”  and  the  down-trodden  wife  in 
a play  called  “Bride  of  the  Lamb.” 

It  was  the  films,  however,  which  gave  her  a chance  of  comedy 
which  she  had  always  wanted. 

Films  include  : “Gay  Divorce,”  “When  Ladies  Meet,” 
“Gold  Diggers  of  1935,”  “My  Man  Godfrey.” 

Famous  for  her  amusing  studies  of  dithery  matrons,  always 
saying  wrong  thing. 


BRENT,  GEORGE,  born  in  Dublin,  1904,  went  to  Dublin 
University  and  intended  going  into  the  army. 

Instead  he  joined  the  Abbey  Theatre  and  embarked  on  stage 
career.  When  Irish  Rebellion  came  he  became  a dispatch 
rider  for  Michael  Collins. 

Fled  to  London  ; embarked  on  a freighter  to  Canada,  and 
after  two  years  joined  a New  York  stock  company.  Played 
300  leading  roles. 

Made  first  film  hit  in  “So  Big”  with  Barbara  Stanwyck. 
Other  films  include  : “The  Keyhole,”  “The  Painted  Veil,” 
“Special  Agent,”  “In  Person,”  “Case  Against  Mrs.  Ames.” 

Married  Ruth  Chatterton,  1932  (dissolved). 


BERGNER,  ELISABETH,  born  in  Vienna,  Aug.,  1900,  and 
“lived”  in  the  theatre  ever  since  she  was  a child. 

Played  Shakespeare — Rosalind,  Viola,  Ophelia — and  many 
other  parts,  classical  and  modern. 

Has  made  nine  films.  Her  first  was  “Nju.”  Was  so 
disappointed  with  it,  vowed  she  would  never  film  again. 

Met  Paul  Czinner,  film  director,  who  persuaded  her  to  try 
again  and  has  directed  all  her  films  since.  They  were  married 
in  1933.  German  film,  “Dreaming  Lips,”  brought  her  before 
British  public,  and  after  London  stage  success  in  “Escape  Me 
Never,”  made  films  of  that  play,  “Catharine  the  Great,” 
"As  You  Like  It,”  then  English  version  of  “Dreaming  Lips.” 


BRUCE,  NIGEL,  was  born  in  San  Diego,  California,  Feb.  4, 
1895,  and  is  son  of  Sir  William  Bruce. 

Went  into  London  Stock  Exchange  but  four  days  later  war 
broke  out  and  he  was  sent  to  France.  Invalided  home  1915. 

Went  on  stage  in  1920,  with  C.  Aubrey  Smith  in  comedy. 

Began  film  career  in  1930,  and  has  played  in  many  British 
and  American  pictures,  including  “The  Scarlet  Pimpernel,” 
“Becky  Sharp,”  “Trail  of  the  Lonesome  Pine.” 

Married  to  actress  Violet  Campbell  and  has  2 children. 


BLONDELL,  JOAN,  born  in  New  York  in  1909,  has  played  all 
over  the  world  and  has  crossed  America  56  times  on  tour. 
After  leaving  school,  went  to  Australia  in  a cattle  boat  with  a 
theatrical  company. 

Later  she  obtained  important  roles  in  New  York — one  of 
them  with  an  unknown  man  called  James  Cagney.  Her  screen 
chance  came  when  Warners  decided  to  make  “Penny  Arcade” 
in  which  she  and  Cagney  played  their  original  roles. 

Has  been  in  scores  of  films  “Footlight  Parade,”  “Broadway 
Gondolier.”  “Three  Men  on  a Horse,”  “Gold-diggers  of 
1937,”  etc.  Married  cameraman  George  Barnes,  and  had 
one  son.  Married  Dick  Powell,  1936. 


BLORE,  ERIC,  born  London,  Dec.,  1887,  went  into  the 
insurance  business  at  18,  but  left  two  years  later  and  became 
associated  with  G.  P.  Huntley,  the  famous  actor.  Went  to 
Australia  and  colonies  with  "Merry  Makers,”  and  on  return 
toured  England  in  musical  comedy,  appeared  in  revues,  acting 
and  writing,  at  the  Empire,  London. 

Served  in  infantry  and  flying  Corps  during  war,  then 
returned  to  stage,  eventually  appearing  in  “The  Gay  Divorce.” 

Has  become  famous  for  “butler”  roles,  notably  with  Fred 
Astaire,  and  films  include  : “Flying  Down  To  Rio,”  “Gay 
Divorce,”  “The  Good  Fairy,”  “I  Live  My  Life,”  “Top  Hat,” 
“I  Dream  Too  Much,”  “Piccadilly  Jim,”  “Swing  Time.” 


BRUCE,  VIRGINIA,  was  born  at  Minneapolis,  Sept.  20,  1910, 
blonde  hair,  blue  eyes.  Was  fourth  wife  of  late  John  Gilbert 
and  has  daughter. 

Started  with  crowd  work  and  was  given  part  in  “Why  Bring 
That  Up  ?”  for  Paramount.  Had  a bit  in  Maurice  Chevalier’s 
“Love  Parade.”  Not  a success  at  first. 

Ziegfeld  then  put  her  in  “Smiles”  as  “world’s  most  beautiful 
show  girl”  which  led  to  contract  with  M.G.M.  Films  include  : 
“Times  Square  Lady,”  “Escapade,”  “The  Great  Ziegfeld,” 
“Born  to  Dance,”  “Women  of  Glamour.” 

Perfect  roses  and  cream  skin  gives  her  reputation  as  Holly- 
wood’s prettiest  girl. 


BUCHANAN,  JACK,  born  in  Glasgow,  made  his  first  appear- 
ance on  the  stage  in  1912  in  “The  Grass  Widow.” 

In  1917  made  a hit  in  Andre  Chariot  revue,  “Bubbly,”  and 
became  famous  overnight.  Series  of  stage  successes  in 
Britain  and  America,  followed. 

Went  to  Hollywood  and  in  1929  appeared  in  “Paris,”  then 
in  “Monte  Carlo,”  for  Lubitsch. 

British  films  include  : “Yes,  Mr.  Brown,”  “That’s  a Good 
Girl,”  “Brewster’s  Millions,”  “When  Knights  Were  Bold,” 
“Come  Out  of  the  Pantry,”  “This’ll  Make  You  Whistle.” 

Is  managing  director  of  Leicester  Square  Theatre,  London, 
over  which  he  has  his  bachelor  flat. 


BOLAND,  MARY,  was  born  in  Detroit,  Michigan,  Jan,  28,  and 
began  her  career  as  a tragedienne. 

Went  to  France  during  the  war  and  entertained  the  troops. 
Came  back  to  America  and  took  comedy  role  in  Booth 
Tarkington’s  “Clarence”  much  against  her  will. 

Has  played  comedy  ever  since. 

Played  in  silent  films  a year  with  Willard  Mack.  First  talkie 
was  “Secrets  of  a Secretary,”  and  has  since  been  Paramount’s 
great  stand-by  for  light  comedy  parts,  and  in  now-famous 
team  with  Charlie  Ruggles. 

Films  include  : “If  I had  a Million,”  “Three  Cornered 
Moon,”  “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap,”  “A  Son  Comes  Home.” 


BURKE,  BILLIE,  was  born  Washington,  Dec.,  1885,  educated 
in  England.  Is  the  widow  of  Florenz  Ziegfeld,  famous  stage 
producer. 

Appeared  in  many  plays  and  several  silent  films,  starting  in 
talkies  with  “Bill  of  Divorcement,”  1932 — Katharine 
Hepburn’s  first  film. 

Other  films  include  : “Christopher  Strong,”  “Dinner  at 
Eight,”  “Only  Yesterday,”  “Finishing  School,”  “Forsaking 
All  Others,”  “After  Office  Hours,”  “Becky  Sharp,”  “She 
Couldn’t  Take  It,”  “Craig’s  Wife.” 

Advised  on  M.G.M.  production  of  “The  Great  Ziegfeld,”  in 
which  Myrna  Loy  played  Billie  Burke. 


BOLES,  JOHN,  born  Greenville,  Texas,  Oct.,  1900,  took  B.A. 
at  Texas  University. 

Served  in  France  during  the  war  and  sang  at  base  camps. 
Was  advised  to  give  up  idea  of  doctoring  and  go  in  for  music. 
Studied  under  Oscar  Seagle  in  France  and  Jean  de  Rezske. 

Was  given  leads  in  various  New  York  shows.  Gloria 
Swanson  then  saw  him  in  “Kitty’s  Kisses”  and  engaged  him 
for  “The  Loves  of  Sunya.”  This  started  his  career. 

Was  in  early  talkies — “Rio  Rita,”  “King  of  Jazz,”  but  later 
took  to  straight  parts,  as  in  “Message  to  Garcia,”  “Craig’s 
Wife.”  Is  6 ft.  1 in.  tall  ; dark  hair,  blue-grey  eyes. 
Married.. 


BURNS,  GEORGE,  of  comedy  team  of  Burns  and  Allen,  started 
on  the  stage  when  he  was  only  12,  and  was  the  eldest  of  four 
boy  singers  who  called  themselves  “The  Peewee  Quartet.” 

Was  in  hundreds  of  vaudeville  acts  with  almost  as  many 
partners.  When  he  met  Grade  Allen  he  was  doing  a show  as 
Burns  & Lorraine,  but  dissolved  his  partnership  with  Miss 
Lorraine  to  join  Grade.  They  married. 

Gracie  used  to  ask  the  questions  and  George  used  to  answer 
them,  but  they  laughed  at  her  questions  and  never  at  George’s 
answers,  so  George  says.  So  they  switched  round,  George 
now  asks  the  questions  ; Gracie  gives  the  answers. 


BOYER,  CHARLES,  born  Figeac,  France.  Finished  military 
service  and  went  on  stage  1920.  Made  talkie  debut  in  Berlin 
1930.  Made  many  French  versions  of  films,  and  Fox  placed 
him  under  contract  after  he  had  appeared  in  "The  Battle,” 
bi-lingual  picture,  with  Annabella  in  French  version.  Merle 
Oberon  in  English. 

Made  “Caravan”  and  then  “Private  Worlds”  and“Shangtyai.” 
Latest  films,  “Garden  of  Allah,”  “Mayerling”  (in  Europe), 
“History  Is  Made  at  Night.” 

Married  English  actress,  Pat  Paterson,  1934. 

Is  Greta  Garbo’s  leading  man  in  her  latest  film  “Madame 
Waleska.” 


BUTTERWORTH,  CHARLES,  was  born  July  1899  in  Indiana, 
tried  everything  before  being  an  actor — piano-playing,  sec- 
retarial work,  law,  journalism. 

While  secretary  to  J.  P.  McEvoy,  famous  writer,  recited  a 
monologue  which  so  impressed  him,  he  put  him  in  Broadway 
show,  “Americana.”  Followed  this  up  with  several  other 
stage  successes,  including  “Sweet  Adeline.” 

First  Hollywood  picture  was  “Life  of  the  Party,”  after  which 
M.G.M.  signed  him  up  for  “Accidents  Wanted”  (big  Butter- 
worth  success)  “Cat  and  the  Fiddle.”  “Forsaking  All  Others,” 
“Baby  Face  Harrington,”  etc. 


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CAGNEY,  JAMES,  was  born  in  New  York  City,  July  17,  1904, 
and  at  the  age  of  14  was  office  boy  in  “New  York  Sun”  office. 
He  became  a packer  at  Wanamakers’  departmental  store. 

From  there  got  a job  in  a public  library  ; went  to  Columbia 
University  ; tried  to  become  an  artist  but  had  to  help  keep 
the  family,  so  went  on  stage  in  musical  comedy  chorus.  Toured 
for  five  years,  earning  £3-£7  a week.  Big  chance  did  not  come 
till  1929,  when  he  played  opposite  Joan  Blondell  in  “Maggie 
the  Magnificent.”  Films  include  : ‘‘Crowd  Roars,”  "Taxi,” 
“Hard  To  Handle,”  etc.  More  recently  : “Midsummer 
Night’s  Dream,”  “Ceiling  Zero,”  “Pluck  of  the  Irish.” 

Red  hair,  brown  eyes,  married  Frances  Vernon,  actress. 


CANTOR,  EDDIE,  was  born  on  New  York’s  East  side,  Jan.  1893, 
and  from  an  engagement  as  singing  waiter  in  a Coney  Island 
beer  garden,  became  eccentric  comedian  of  world-wide  renown. 

One  of  his  earliest  appearances  was  in  a “Kid  Kabaret”  act, 
with  Lila  Lee,  George  Jessel,  and  Eddie  Buzzed,  all  of  whom 
became  famous. 

On  screen,  stage  and  radio  he  has  been  equally  successful, 
and  is  now  one  of  the  highest  paid  comedians  in  the  world. 

Film  debut  was  “Kid  Boots,”  other  films  : “Whoopee,” 
“Palmy  Days,”  “Kid  from  Spain,”  “Roman  Scandals,”  “Kid 
Millions,  “Strike  me  Pink.” 

Married,  1914,  and  has  five  daughters. 


CARMINATI,  TULLIO,  full  name  Count  Tullio  Carminati  di 
Brambilla,  member  of  aristocratic  Italian  family,  flashed  into 
fame  as  Grace  Moore’s  leading  man  in  “One  Night  of  Love.” 
Born  Zara,  Dalmatia,  ran  away  from  home  to  go  on  stage 
and  was  disinherited  by  parents.  Toured  Italy  and  at  age  of 
19  was  Italy’s  youngest  leading  man. 

Had  experience  of  playing  opposite  the  great  Duse  at  age  of 
22  and  became  her  stage  director. 

Formed  his  own  stage  company  ; made  films  on  the  Con- 
tinent, was  taken  to  Hollywood  by  Joe  Schenck  for  “The  Bat.” 
Other  films  include  : “Gallant  Lady,”  “Paris  in  Spring,” 
“The  Three  Maxims,”  “London  Melody.” 


CARROLL,  MADELEINE,  was  born  at  West  Bromwich,  1906, 
of  Irish-French  parents,  and  married  Capt.  Philip  Astley,  1931. 

Took  her  degree  at  Birmingham  University,  taught  in  Sussex, 
saved  £20  to  come  to  London  and  try  the  stage. 

Made  screen  debut  in  “Guns  of  Loos,”  and  after  appearing 
in  about  a dozen  British  films,  decided  to  “retire.” 

Returned  two  years  later  (1933),  and  became  a world  star 
with  “I  Was  a Spy.”  Went  to  Hollywood,  1934,  for  one  film 
and  returned  to  make  great  hit  in  “Thirty  Nine  Steps.” 

In  Hollywood,  1936,  made  “Case  Against  Mrs.  Ames,” 
“General  Died  at  Dawn,”  “Lloyds  of  London,”  “On  the 
Avenue.” 


COLBERT,  CLAUDETTE,  real  name  Claudette  (Lily) 
Chauchoin.  born  Paris,  Sept.  1905,  went  to  America  at  age  of 
eight.  Married  (1)  Norman  Foster.  (2)  Dr.  Joel  Pressman. 

Started  her  stage  career  with  three-line  part  on  Christmas 
Day,  1924.  Played  in  “The  Barker,"  Edgar  Wallace  play,  in 
London  and  New  York. 

Managers  sought  her  from  the  first  and  she  made  screen 
debut  in  silent  film  “Love  of  Mike.”  Talkies  brought  her  a 
contract  from  Paramount. 

Greatest  hit — “It  Happened  One  Night.”  Recent  films  : 
“She  Married  Her  Boss,”  “Bride  Comes  Home,”  “Under 
Two  Flags,”  “Maid  of  Salem.” 


COLMAN,  RONALD,  was  once  an  office  boy  earning  12  6 a 
week  at  age  of  16.  Born  at  Richmond,  Surrey,  Feb.  1891, 
served  in  the  war.  was  at  Ypres  and  Messines. 

After  some  small  parts  on  stage  and  screen,  went  to  New 
York  with  £7  and  almost  starved,  until  part  in  Arliss's  “Green 
Goddess.” 

First  important  part  with  Lillian  Gish  in  “White  Sister.” 
Sam  Goldwyn  then  gave  him  a contract. 

Married  Thelma  Raye,  1920,  from  whom  he  is  divorced. 

Famous  films  : “Beau  Geste,”  “Dark  Angel,”  “Arrow- 
smith,”  “Clive  of  India,”  “Tale  of  Two  Cities.”  Latest  : 
“ Lost  Horizon.” 


CONNOLLY,  WALTER,  is  of  Irish  descent  and  was  born  in 
Cincinnati,  Ohio,  April  1888.  Married  to  actress  Nedda 
Harrigan. 

Began  as  a cashier  in  the  First  National  Bank.  Professional 
debut  was  in  1909. 

Played  on  Broadway  for  22  years  with  intervals  in  stock  at 
various  cities.  First  film  was  “The  Soldier’s  Oath"  1917. 
Has  done  distinguished  work  in  many  since,  including 
“Bitter  Tea  of  General  Yen,”  “Lady  for  a Day,”  “Paddy  The 
Next  Best  Thing,”  “Eight  Girls  in  a Boat.”  “It  Happened 
One  Night,”  “Soak  the  Rich,”  “Libelled  Lady.” 


COOPER,  GARY,  real  name  Frank  Cooper,  born  at  Helena, 
Montana,  May  7,  1901,  went  to  school  in  Dunstable,  Beds.,  and 
college  at  Grinnell,  Iowa.  Became  cartoonist  and  advertising 
man. 

His  acting  as  Abe  Lee  in  “Winning  of  Barbara  Worth” 
secured  him  a Paramount  contract.  First  known  as  a “cowboy 
actor,"  he  became  real  star  in  “City  Streets”  (1931). 

Famous  films  : “Design  for  Living,”  “Bengal  Lancer.” 
“Desire,”  “Mr.  Deeds  Goes  To  Town.”  Latest  : “The 
Plainsman,”  “Souls  at  Sea.” 

Married  Virginia  Balfe,  known  on  screen  as  Sandra  Shaw. 
Six  feet  two  inches  tall,  brown  hair,  blue  eyes. 


CHAPLIN,  CHARLIE,  is  a Londoner,  born  on  April  6,  1889. 

While  touring  in^America  in  Fred  Karno’s  company  in  1913, 
was  signed  up  by  Keystone  and  started  film  career. 

In  1918  built  own  studios  and  later  became  an  owner-member 
of  United  Artists. 

After  long  series  of  two  reelers,  went  into  full-length 
pictures  and  made  history  (and  a fortune)  with  “The  Gold 
Rush,”  “The  Circus,”  “City  Lights.”  Most  recent  film, 
“Modern  Times,”  written,  directed,  edited  and  with  music 
composed  by  Chaplin. 

Marriages  to  Mildred  Harris  and  Lita  Gray  dissolved.  Has 
two  sons. 


CORTEZ,  RICARDO,  real  name  Jacob  Kranz,  was  born  in 
Vienna,  September,  1899,  and  was  married  to  film  star  Alma 
Rubens,  who  died  1931.  Second  marriage  to  Mrs.  Christine 
Lee. 

Came  of  very  poor  parents  ; sold  newspapers  ; was  a 
messenger  boy  ; became  a stage  super,  then  a film  extra. 

Graduated  into  “bit”  playing,  stormed  Paramount  Long 
Island  studios  and  to  his  surprise  was  sent  to  Hollywood. 

Films  include  : “The  Pony  Express,”  “Sorrows  of  Satan,” 
“Melody  of  Life,”  “Midnight  Mary,”  “Mandalay,”  “Wonder 
Bar,”  “Special  Agent,”  “Man  Hunt,”  “The  Walking  Dead” 
and  (in  England  1936)  “Talk  of  the  Devil.” 


CHATTERTON,  RUTH,  bom  New  York,  1893,  started  on  the 
stage  in  the  chorus  of  show  in  Washington.  Was  member  of 
repertory  company  at  15,  starred  at  18.  Her  stage  successes 
included  “Daddy  Long  Legs,”  “Mary  Rose.” 

Was  in  film  “Sins  of  the  Fathers,”  with  Emil  Jannings. 
Scored  great  successes  in  early  talkies,  including  : “The 
Doctor’s  Secret,”  “The  Dummy,”  “Sarah  and  Son.” 

Later  films  include:  “Anybody’s  Woman,”  “To-morrow  and 
To-morrow,”  “Frisco  Jenny,”  “Lily  Turner,”  “Lady  of 
Secrets,”  Gave  one  of  1936’s  greatest  performances  as  the 
wife  in  Sinclair  Lewis’s  “Dodsworth.” 

Married  (1)  Ralph  Forbes.  (2)  George  Brent,  both  dissolved. 


COURTNEIDGE.  CICELY,  wife  of  Jack  Hulbert.  Daughter  of 
Rcbt.  Courtneidge,  actor-manager,  was  born  Sydney,  N.S.W., 
April,  1893.  Made  her  first  appearance  in  “Midsummer 
Night’s  Dream,”  1901. 

Had  a big  name  in  variety  and  radio  before  entering  films, 
also  in  revue,  especially  “Folly  to  be  Wise,”  with  Jack  Hulbert 
Became  a talkie  star  in  “The  Ghost  Train”  (1933),  and 
followed  it  up  with  “Jack’s  the  Boy,"  “Soldiers  of  the  King.” 
“Aunt  Sally,”  “Me  and  Marlborough,”  “The  Imperfect  Lady” 
(in  Hollywood),  “Everybody  Dance.” 

Has  home  in  Curzon  Street,  London,  and  one  daughter. 


CHEVALIER,  MAURICE,  born  Menilmontant,  France,  Sept. 
1889,  of  poor  family.  Did  many  odd  jobs  as  a boy.  His  father 
was  a house  painter. 

He  began  to  sing  in  caf£s,  getting  his  first  engagement  at 
age  of  11.  His  aim  was  to  appear  with  Minstinguett,  idol  of 
Folies  Bergere  in  Paris.  Eventually  became  her  partner. 

First  tasted  success  in  films  with  Jesse  Lasky  production, 
“Innocents  Abroad"  and  later  sky-rocketed  to  fame  in  “Inno- 
cents of  Paris,”  “The  Love  Parade,”  “One  Hour  With  You,” 
“Love  Me  To-Night”  and  “The  Smiling  Lieutenant.”  In 
England  1936,  made  “The  Beloved  Vagabond.” 

Marriage  to  former  partner,  Yvonne  Vallee,  dissolved. 


CRAWFORD,  JOAN,  M.G.M.  star,  real  name  Billie  Cassin, 
early  stage  name  Lucille  le  Seur,  was  born  San  Antonio,  Texas, 
March  23.  1908. 

Made  her  debut  as  dancer  in  Chicago.  Went  to  Hollywood 
in  1925. 

Had  her  name  changed  to  Joan  Crawford  in  a magazine 
contest  and  rose  to  fame  in  “flaming  youth”  roles  in  our 
“Dancing  Daughters,”  “Our  Modern  Maidens,”  “Our  Blush- 
ing Brides,”  “This  Modern  Age.”  Has  co-starred  seven  times 
with  Clark  Gable,  their  latest  being  “Love  on  the  Run.” 
Marriage  to  Douglas  Fairbanks  Jr.  was  dissolved  1933,  and  she 
married  Franchot  Tone  1935. 


CLYDE,  JUNE,  was  born  St.  Joseph,  Mo.,  December  1909,  is 
blonde  with  brown  eyes.  Went  on  the  stage  at  age  of  nine  ; 
appeared  with  Duncan  Sisters  in  “Topsy  and  Eva”  (United 
Artists)  based  on  stage  show. 

Has  since  appeared  in  many  pictures  for  various  Hollywood 
companies,  best  known  of  which  are  “Secret  Witness,” 
“Back  Street,”  “American  Madness,”  “Only  Yesterday.” 
Came  to  London  with  her  husband  (Thornton  Freeland, 
director),  in  1934  and  was  Jack  Buchanan's  leading  lady  in 
stage  show  “The  Flying  Trapeze.” 

Has  also  made  British  films:  “Dance  Band,”  “Land  Without 
Music,”  etc. 


CROMWELL,  RICHARD,  was  born  at  Los  Angeles,  1910.  Real 
name  is  Roy  Radabaugh. 

Was  once  an  artist,  making  masks  of  famous  players,  and 
owns  an  art  shop  on  Sunset  Boulevard,  Hollywood. 

Played  a bit  in  “King  of  Jazz”  (1930)  and  was  given  lead  in 
Columbia’s  “Tol’able  David.” 

Was  with  Marie  Dressier  in  “Emma”  and  had  a leading  part 
in  “Tom  Brown  of  Culver.”  Gave  an  outstanding  performance 
in  “Lives  of  a Bengal  Lancer,”  followed  by  “Gentlemen  of 
the  Navy,”  “Life  Begins  at  40,”  “Men  of  the  Hour”  and  (in 
England  1936)  “The  Fighting  Navy.” 

As  hobby,  has  his  art  business — masking  and  painting  himself. 


CROSBY,  BING. real  name  Harry  L.  Crosby,  acquired  the  name 
“Bing"  owing  to  the  fact  that  he  shouted  it  louder  than  any 
other  boy  when  playing  Red  Indians  at  school. 

Was  born  at  Spokane,  Washington,  May  1904. 

His  singing  at  the  college  glee  club  made  him  think  he  could 
make  money  out  of  it,  and  with  Al  Rinker,  another  graduate, 
he  organised  a seven-piece  orchestra. 

Tells  his  own  life  story  on  page  89  of  this  book. 

Is  now  one  of  the  highest  paid  stars.  Married  Dixie  Lee 
and  has  three  sons.  Films  include  : “The  Big  Broadcast," 
"Two  For  To-Night,"  “Rhythm  on  the  Range,"  "Pennies 
From  Heaven." 


DIX,  RICHARD,  real  name  Ernest  Carlton  Brimmer,  was 
born  St.  Paul,  Minnesota,  1895,  and  began  by  working  in  a 
bank  and  then  in  an  architect’s  office. 

Had  experience  of  stage  on  tour,  in  stock,  and  on  Broadway, 
and  made  his  screen  debut  in  "Not  Guilty,"  1921. 

Highspot  of  his  career,  after  various  other  Films,  was 
"Cimarron"  (1931),  Edna  Ferber  story  which  is  one  of  the 
classics  of  the  screen. 

Films  include  : “Public  Defender,"  “Lost  Squadron," 
“Hell’s  Highway,"  "The  Arizonian,"  and  in  England,  "The 
Tunnel." 

Married  to  Virginia  Webster. 


CUMMINGS,  CONSTANCE,  real  name  Halverstadt,  was  born 
at  Seattle,  Washington,  May,  1910,  and  studied  dancing  and 
singing  while  at  school.  Went  straight  into  theatre  work  in 
New  York  as  chorus  girl. 

Went  to  Hollywood  1930,  to  be  leading  lady  to  Ronald 
Colman,  but  gave  up  part.  Made  first  screen  hit  in  “The 
Criminal  Code." 

Other  films  include  : “American  Madness."  "Night  After 
Night,"  “Movie  Crazy,"  “Broadway  Through  a Keyhole." 

Married  Benn  Levy,  English  playwright,  1933,  and  has  lived 
mostly  in  London  since,  appearing  in  occasional  films — 
"Seven  Sinners,"  "Strangers  on  Honeymoon." 


DONAT,  ROBERT,  born  Manchester,  1905,  has  been  on  stage 
since  1921,  several  years  touring,  and  in  repertory. 

Signed  contract  with  Alexander  Korda,  1932,  and  his  per- 
formance in  "Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII,"  led  to 
Hollywood  lead  in  “Count  of  Monte  Cristo." 

Further  established  his  fame  with  “The  Thirty  Nine  Steps" 
with  Madeleine  Carroll.  Has  not  returned  to  U.S. 

Is  married  and  has  three  children. 

Greatest  hit,  "The  Ghost  Goes  West"  (1936),  and  same  year 
had  stage  failure  (own  management),  with  "Red  Night." 
After  many  months  illness  returned  to  co-star  with  Dietrich 
in  "Knight  Without  Armour." 


DAVIES,  MARION,  real  name  Marion  Douras,  was  born  in 
New  York,  Jan.  3rd,  1900. 

Went  straight  from  a convent  into  dancing  troupe  for 
production  of  “Chu  Chin  Chow,  1916."  Posed  for  American 
beauties  drawn  by  Harrison  Fisher  and  Howard  Chandler 
Christy.  Became  a Ziegfeld  Follies  girl. 

First  screen  role  was  “Runaway  Romany"  for  Pathe  (1918). 

Films  since  include  : "Little  Old  New  York,"  “The  Politic 
Flapper,"  “Polly  of  the  Circus,"  “Blondie  of  the  Follies," 
“Page  Miss  Glory,"  “Cain  and  Mabel." 

Is  said  to  be  the  wealthiest  woman  star,  having  large  property 
investments  in  California  and  owning  New  York  hotels,  etc. 


DOUGLAS,  MELVYN.  born  Macon,  Georgia,  1901,  son  of  a 
concert  pianist.  Gained  stage  reputation  in  “Jealousy,"  "To- 
night or  Never" — which  was  bought  by  Sam  Goldwyn,  and  was 
Douglas's  first  film  appearance. 

Was  chosen  to  be  Greta  Garbo’s  leading  man  in  "As  You 
Desire  Me,"  and  also  played  in  “Prestige,"  "The  Wiser  Sex," 
“Broken  Wing,"  “The  Old  Dark  House,"  "Nagana." 

Concentrated  on  stage  work  for  some  time. 

Made  great  hit  in  "She  Married  Her  Boss,"  with  Claudette 
Colbert,  and  has  since  made  "And  So  They  Were  Married," 
"Women  of  Glamour." 

Married  to  Helen  Gahagan,  noted  actress. 


DAVIS,  BETTE,  Warner  star,  was  born  at  Lowell.  Massa- 
chusetts, 1908.  Changed  her  name  from  Ruth  Elisabeth  Davis 
when  she  was  at  school. 

Studied  acting  at  John  Murray  Anderson's  dramatic  school, 
New  York,  was  introduced  to  George  Cukor  and  joined  his 
stock  company  in  Rochester.  New  York. 

After  stage  experience  on  Broadway,  entered  films  1930, 
and  has  made,  “Waterloo  Bridge,"  “20.000  Years  in  Sing  Sing,” 
"Of  Human  Bondage"  (greatest  hit),  “Dangerous"  (award  for 
year’s  best  performance),  “The  Petrified  Forest,"  "Golden 
Arrow." 

Married  to  Harmon  Nelson,  orchestra  leader. 


DOUGLAS,  ROBERT,  real  name  Finlayson,  was  born  at 
Bletchley,  Bucks.,  1909.  Studied  at  R.A.D.A.  and  made  first 
stage  appearance  at  Bournemouth  in  "The  Best  People,"  in 
1927.  London  debut  the  following  year. 

After  many  London  successes  entered  management  in  1933 
with  Ronald  Adam  for  "Ten  Minute  Alibi,"  in  which  he  played 
leading  part.  It  ran  nearly  two  years. 

Films  include  : "Josser,  P.C.,"  "Many  Waters,"  "Blarney 
Stone,"  “London  Melody,"  "The  Fighting  Navy." 

Is  married  to  Dorothy  Hyson,  stage  and  screen  actress. 


DAY,  FRANCES,  born  in  New  Jersey  1910,  started  as  cabaret 
artist  in  New  York  and  came  to  England  as  such  in  1928. 

From  night  clubs  went  on  to  stage.  1930,  in  “Little  Tommy 
Tucker"  and  “Fifty  Million  Frenchmen,  " then  to  the  London 
Hippodrome  for  a big  success  in  “Out  of  the  Bottle,"  1932. 

First  talkie  was  “Girl  from  Maxim's"  with  late  George 
Grossmith  made  by  Korda  in  Paris.  Then  made  “Oh  Daddy" 
for  Gaumont-British.  Scored  great  stage  success  in  "Jill 
Darling." 

Other  films  include  : "Public  Nuisance  No.  1,"  with 
Arthur  Riscoe,  and  English  version  of  Continental  success 
"Liebesmelodie." 


DRAKE,  FRANCES,  born  in  New  York,  became  a screen 
actress  by  a chance  meeting  with  Gordon  Wallace,  young 
American  actor,  in  1931. 

Had  been  living  in  London  with  her  grandmother,  when 
Wallace  suggested  they  should  run  a dance  act  together.  They 
did  so,  and  became  night  club  exhibition  dancers. 

Frances  did  not  like  the  atmosphere  and  decided  to  try 
pictures  or  the  stage.  Got  a part  in  a film  at  Welwyn  studios 
and  then  in  “Two  Hearts  in  Waltz  Time,"  with  Carl  Brisson. 

Played  lead  in  "The  Jewel"  for  Paramount-British,  and  was 
whisked  off  to  Hollywood  on  a contract.  Has  made  “Bolero," 
"And  Sudden  Death,"  "I'd  Give  My  Life,"  etc. 


DE  HAVILLAND.  OLIVIA,  was  born  in  Tokyo.  Japan,  June. 
1916.  Educated  Saratoga.  California.  When  Max  Reinhardt 
put  on  “Midsummer  Night’s  Dream"  at  Hollywood  Bowl, 
she  was  given  part  of  understudy  to  Gloria  Stuart  as  Hermia. 
Miss  Stuart  fell  ill  and  she  played  role.  Continued  to  play  it 
throughout  the  Eastern  tour  of  the  play,  making  reputation. 

When  Warners  decided  to  make  film  she  was  first  person 
cast,  and  also  put  under  long  term  contract. 

Films  include  : “Alibi  Ike,"  "Midsummer  Night's  Dream," 
“The  Irish  In  Us,"  "Captain  Blood."  “Anthony  Adverse," 
"The  Charge  of  the  Light  Brigade." 

Unmarried. 


DUNN,  JAMES,  son  of  a New  York  broker,  was  born  on 
November  2,  1905, and  worked  as  an  extra  while  still  at  school. 

Followed  his  father’s  profession  for  three  years,  but  gave  it 
up  to  join  small  theatrical  troupe  playing  one  night  stands. 

First  important  stage  part  was  opposite  Helen  Morgan  in 
"Sweet  Adeline."  Fox  then  signed  him  up  and  he  went  to 
Hollywood  to  play  lead  opposite  Sally  Eilers  in  "Bad  Girl." 

This  made  his  name.  Films  since  include  : "Stand  Up  and 
Cheer"  (Shirley  Temple  "discovery"  film),  "Baby  take  a Bow," 
“Don’t  Get  Personal." 

Is  six  feet  tall  with  dark  brown  hair  and  blue  eyes. 

Unmarried.  Hobby — collecting  brightly  coloured  ties. 


DEL  RIO,  DOLORES,  family  name  Asunsolo,  was  born  at 
Durango,  Mexico,  August  1905.  Married  Jaime  Martinez  del 
Rio,  divorced  ; Cedric  Gibbons.  M.G.M.  art  director. 

Is  said  to  be  one  of  the  most  photographically  perfect  screen 
stars  in  Hollywood.  Has  black  hair,  brown  eyes,  speaks 
several  languages,  including  Spanish,  French,  German. 

Started  her  screen  career  in  1925  with  a part  in  “Joanna" 
and  became  famous  in  “What  Price  Glory"  and  “Ramona." 
(1928). 

Films  since  include  : “Bird  of  Paradise,"  “Flying  Down  To 
Rio,"  “Madame  Du  Barry,"  “Widow  from  Monte  Carlo," 
and  (in  England  1936),  "Accused,"  with  Douglas  Fairbanks,  Jr. 


DUNNE,  IRENE,  was  born  Louisville,  Kentucky,  July,  1904, 
and  married  Dr.  Francis  Griffin  1928. 

Began  on  the  stage  in  musical  play  "Irene,"  made  great 
success  in  Ziegfeld’s  "Show  Boat."  Also  sang  with  Metro- 
politan Opera  Co.  Scored  her  first  screen  success  in 
“Cimarron"  with  Richard  Dix  (1931). 

Other  films  include  : "Back  Street,"  "The  Silver  Cord," 
“Sweet  Adeline,"  "Roberta,"  “Magnificent  Obsession," 
"Show  Boat,"  “Theodora  Goes  Wild." 

Is  one  of  screen’s  most  versatile  actresses,  her  films  ranging 
through  musical  subjects  to  highly  dramatic  roles  and  light 
comedy. 


DIETRICH,  MARLENE,  real  name  Mary  Magdalene  Von  Losch, 
born  Dec.  27,  1904,  in  Berlin,  daughter  of  Prussian  guards 
officer.  Is  married  to  Rudolph  Sieber,  and  has  a daughter, 
Maria.  Studied  violin,  but  had  to  stop  because  of  wrist  injury. 

Went  to  Max  Reinhardt’s  drama  school  and  made  stage 
debut  in  German  version  of  "Broadway."  Spent  several 
years  in  musical  comedy  and  German  films  before  being  made 
famous  by  Josef  von  Sternberg  in  “The  Blue  Angel."  First 
Hollywood  film,  “Morocco."  Worked  with  Von  Sternberg — 
“Shanghai  Express,"  “Blonde  Venus,"  etc. — until  1935,  then 
made  “Desire,"  produced  by  Lubitsch. 

Came  to  England  1936,  to  make  "Knight  Without  Armour." 


DURANTE,  JIMMY,  known  as  "Schnozzle,"  is  a New  Yorker, 
born  Feb.  1893,  and  is  married  to  Jenne  Olsen. 

Began  as  a cabaret  artist,  became  popular  on  stage  and 
went  to  Hollywood  in  1929. 

In  "Get  Rich  Quick  Wallingford,"  made  for  M.G.M.  in  1931, 
scored  a big  success. 

Films  include:  "Cuban  Love  Song,"  "Passionate  Plumber," 
"Wet  Parade,"  "Phantom  President,"  "Blondie  of  the  Follies," 
"Hollywood  Party,"  "Strictly  Dynamite"  and  (in  England 
1936)  "Land  Without  Music." 

Made  hit  of  his  career  in  "Jumbo"  on  Broadway  stage,  and 
while  in  England  made  successful  vaudeville  tour. 


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DVORAK,  ANN,  pronounced  “Vor-zhahk,’’  real  name,  Ann 
McKim,  was  born  In  New  York,  Aug.  12th,  1912.  Married 
actor  Leslie  Fenton,  1932. 

Mother  and  father  were  both  in  the  theatre. 

Looked  for  a job  with  M.G.M.,  became  a chorus  girl  there, 
and  was  introduced  by  Joan  Crawford  to  millionaire  producer 
Howard  Hughes.  Hughes  put  her  in  “Scarface,”  and  she 
launched  herself  to  fame. 

Films  include  : “Crowd  Roars,”  “Strange  Love  of  Molly 
Louvain,”  “Sweet  Music,”  ”G.  Men,”  “Dr.  Socrates,” 
“Thanks  a Million,”  "Wc  Who  Are  About  To  Die.” 

Brown  hair,  green  eyes. 


FAYE,  ALICE,  blonde  blues  singer,  was  born  in  New  York. 

Studied  dancing,  ballet,  singing,  and  was  in  chorus  of  show 
at  Hollywood  restaurant,  in  “George  White’s  Scandals,”  and 
at  Palais  D’Or,  Broadway  Night  Club. 

Rudy  Vallee  was  impressed  by  her  and  gave  her  a part  as 
featured  singer  in  his  Connecticut  Yankees.  When  “George 
White’s  Scandals”  was  made  into  a film,  Alice  got  leading 
feminine  role. 

Other  films  : “King  of  Burlesque,”  “Sing,  Baby  Sing,” 
“Poor  Little  Rich  Girl,”  “On  the  Avenue.”  Is  one  of 
Hollywood’s  most  popular  bachelor  girls,  and  lives  with  mother 
and  brother  in  Hollywood. 


EDDY,  NELSON,  was  born  in  Providence,  Rhode  Island  in  1901, 
and  cultivated  his  voice  as  a boy  soprano  in  church  choirs. 

Was  reporter  on  a Philadelphia  newspaper  for  ten  years. 
He  was  fired  for  neglecting  his  work  in  favour  of  music. 

Appeared  in  a society  show  called  “The  Marriage  Tax,”  and 
later  became  a star  in  Philadelphia  Civic  Opera  Co.  From 
opera,  concerts  and  radio  went  into  films  in  1933  but  did  not 
make  his  mark  until  two  years  later  in  “Naughty  Marietta,” 
with  Jeanette  MacDonald,  then  “Rose  Marie”  and  “Maytime” 
with  same  star. 

Six  feet  tall,  fair  hair,  blue  eyes,  baritone  voice. 


FIELDS,  GRACIE,  real  name  Stansfield,  was  born  at  Rochdale 
Jan.  1898.  Started  life  in  the  cotton  mills  but  soon  made  use 
of  her  natural  dramatic  gifts  and  appeared  on  Rochdale  stage 
at  age  of  thirteen. 

First  important  part  was  at  Hulme,  Manchester,  in  revue 
“Yes,  I think  So,”  1915.  Made  a big  hit  as  Sally  Perkins  in 
“Mr  Tower  of  London,”  which  ran  from  1918  till  1925. 

In  1932  Gracie  started  making  films,  her  first  being  “Sally  in 
Our  Alley”. 

Has  since  made  “Looking  on  the  Bright  Side,”  “Sing  As  We 
Go,”  “Queen  of  Hearts,”  etc.,  and  is  highest  paid  star  in 
British  pictures.  Runs  a Sussex  orphanage. 


ELLIS,  MARY,  was  born  New  York  1900,  and  went  on  the  stage 
(in  opera)  at  age  of  16. 

Played  a large  number  of  parts,  of  great  versatility  and  in 
1924  had  “Rose  Marie”  specially  written  for  her.  In  1927 
was  Katherine  in  “Taming  of  the  Shrew”  in  modern  dress. 

First  appeared  on  London  stage  in  1930  in  “Knave  and 
Queen,”  and  gave  brilliant  performance  following  year  in 
“Strange  Interlude.”  Was  in  C.  B.  Cochran’s  “Music  in  the 
Air.”  Heroine  of  big  Drury  Lane  show  “Glamorous  Night” 
(1935),  and  same  year  starred  in  film  “Paris  Love  Song.” 

Speaks  French,  German  and  Italian,  has  a fine  singing  voice. 
Has  dark  brown  hair,  brown  eyes. 


FIELDS.  W.  C.,  real  name  Dukinfield,  born  Philadelphia,  Feb. 
1879. 

At  15  earned  15/-  a week  “and  cakes”  as  entertainer  in 
Atlantic  City  beer  garden.  Presented  an  act— conjuring, 
juggling,  etc. — in  Philadelphia.  Gradually  succeeded. 

He  was  at  the  Palace  Theatre,  London,'  before  the  war, 
earning  £75  a week.  Film  career  only  began  when  D.  W. 
Griffith  put  him  in  “Sally  of  the  Sawdust”  (1925).  Made 
“shorts”  for  Paramount,  then  features  : “If  I had  a Million,” 
“Six  of  a Kind,”  “David  Copperfield,”  “Poppy.”  Has  been 
away  from  the  screen  for  long  periods  in  last  two  years  through 
serious  illness. 


EVANS,  MADGE,  was  born  in  New  York  in  1909,  of  English 
parents,  and  started  her  film  career  at  age  of  six.  She  was  a 
popular  child  player  for  seven  years.  At  sixteen  played 
opposite  Richard  Barthelmess  in  “Classmates.” 

While  playing  on  Broadway  was  noticed  by  M.G.M.  officials 
and  given  lead  with  Ramon  Novarro  in  “Son  of  India.”  followed 
by  a part  with  Clark  Gable  in  “Sporting  Blood.” 

Has  since  been  one  of  the  busiest  actresses  on  M.G.M. ’s 
roster.  Notable  films  include  “Dinner  at  Eight,”  “Beauty,” 
“David  Copperfield,”  and — in  England — “The  Tunnel,” 
“Pennies  From  Heaven.” 

Light  brown  hair,  blue  eyes,  unmarried. 


FLYNN,  ERROL,  was  born  in  Ireland,  June,  1909,  son  of 
biology  professor  of  Queen’s  University,  Belfast. 

Had  round-the-world  adventures,  including  pearl-fishing 
in  Tahiti  and  prospecting  in  New  Guinea.  Made  early 
British  film,  “Mutiny  on  the  Bounty,”  played  Christian,  of 
whom  he  is  a descendant. 

Appeared  in  some  English  plays  and  films  and  was  “spotted” 
by  Irving  Asher,  head  of  Warners  in  England,  who  sent  him 
out  to  Hollywood. 

Made  smashing  hit  as  “Captain  Blood,”  and  following  up 
(1936)  with  “Charge  of  Light  Brigade.” 

Married  Lili  Damita,  1935. 


FAIRBANKS,  DOUGLAS,  Snr.,  real  name  Douglas  Ullman, 
was  born  at  Denver,  Colorado,  May  1884.  Married  Beth  Sully 
(dissolved)  ; Mary  Pickford  (divorced,  1935),  Sylvia  Hawkes 
(Lady  Ashley),  1936. 

Studied  mining  then  went  on  stage  and  did  everything  from 
vaudeville  to  Shakespeare  before  making  screen  debut  with 
D.  W.  Griffith,  1914. 

Became  a big  name  in  pictures  with  such  films  as  “Mark  of 
Zorro,”  “Three  Musketeers,”  “Robin  Hood,”  “Thief  of 
Baghdad,”  “Don  Q.”  “Black  Pirate”  (in  colour). 

Is  a founder  member  of  United  Artists  with  Chaplin,  Mary 
Pickford,  etc.  Came  to  England  1934  ahd  made  “Don  Juan” 


FONDA,  HENRY,  was  born  Grand  Island,  Nebraska,  May,  1903. 

Joined  Community  Playhouse,  Omaha,  and  spent  several 
years  with  other  Little  Theatre  groups  and  touring  companies. 

Was  extra  and  understudy  for  New  York  Theatre  Guild, 
appeared  in  revue,  and  then  cast  for  “The  Farmer  Takes  a 
Wife.”  At  close  of  play  was  signed  for  films  by  Walter 
Wanger,  and  made  film  of  the  play,  1935. 

Other  films  : “Way  Down  East,”  “I  Dream  Too  Much,” 
“Trail  of  the  Lonesome  Pine,”  “The  Moon’s  Our  Home,” 
“Wings  of  the  Morning”  (in  England),  and  “You  Only  Live 
Once.’  Married  (1)  Margaret  Sullavan  (dissolved),  (2)  Frances 
Brokaw,  1936. 


FAIRBANKS,  DOUGLAS,  Jnr.,  son  of  Beth  Sully  and  Doug. 
Fairbanks  Snr.,  was  born  New  York,  Dec.  1907.  Educated 
Harvard,  studied  art  in  Paris,  married  Joan  Crawford,  1929, 
marriage  dissolved  1933. 

Trained  on  stage  and  made  first  screen  appearance  in 
“Stephen  Steps  Out”  (Paramount),  and  has  since  appeared 
in  about  thirty  films.  Made  reputation  as  Warner  star  with 
“It’s  Tough  To  Be  Famous,”  “Gentleman  for  a Day,”  etc. 

Came  to  England  1934.  Was  in  “Catherine  the  Great” 
with  Elisabeth  Bergner.  Then  formed  his  own  production 
company,  Criterion,  and  has  made  “The  Amateur  Gentleman,” 
“Accused,”  “Thief  in  the  Night.” 


FORD,  WALLACE,  was  born  in  England.  Feb.,  1899. 

Brought  up  in  Dr.  Barnardo  home,  after  which  he  went  to 
Canada,  thence  to  United  States  where  he  took  to  the  stage. 

Played  in  “Abie’s  Irish  Rose,”  “Bad  Girl,”  etc.,  and  was 
signed  on  7-year  contract  by  M.G.M. 

Films  include  : “Possessed,”  “X  Marks  the  Spot,” 
“Goodbye  Again,”  “Three  Cornered  Moon,”  “The  Lost 
Patrol,”  “Men  In  White,”  “The  Informer,”  “One  Frightened 
Night,”  “A  Son  Comes  Home,”  “Mary  Burns,  Fugitive.” 
Came  to  England,  1936,  to  star  in  Army  film  “O.H.M.S.,” 
for  Gaumont-British. 


FARMER,  FRANCES,  was  born  in  Seattle,  Washington,  and 
worked  her  way  through  university,  by  doing  such  jobs  as 
dramatic  coach,  cinema  usherette,  waitress  and  reporter. 

Won  “popularity  contest,”  of  which  prize  was  a trip  to 
Moscow — 1935.  In  Europe  she  was  given  introduction  to 
theatrical  producer,  and  on  return  to  New  York  made 
Paramount  test  and  was  given  long-term  contract. 

First  important  films  were  : “Border  Flight”  and  “Rhythm 
on  the  Range,”  then  Sam  Goldwyn  chose  her  for  lead  in  “Come 
and  Get  It,”  in  which  she  made  one  of  1936's  greatest  hits. 

Blonde,  hazel  eyes,  married  to  Lief  Erikson,  Paramount 
player. 


FOSTER,  PRESTON,  was  born  Ocean  City,  New  Jersey, 
October,  1902. 

Started  as  a “newsboy”  and  later  became  a reporter,  but 
gave  it  up  for  stage  and  became  popular  as  baritone  in  opera, 
appearing  later  at  -La  Scala,  Milan. 

Went  to  legitimate  stage  and  made  Broadway  hit  in  “Two 
Seconds,”  and  went  to  Hollywood  for  film  of  same  play. 

It  was  another  play,  “The  Last  Mile,”  which  brought  him 
his  real  start  in  pictures. 

Other  films  include  : “Last  Days  of  Pompeii,”  “The 
Informer,”  “Annie  Oakley,”  “We’re  Only  Human,”  “We 
Who  Are  About  To  Die,”  “The  Plough  and  the  Stars.” 


FARRELL,  GLENDA,  daughter  of  Irish  father,  German  mother, 
was  born  at  Enid.  Oklahoma,  1904,  and  educated  in  a convent. 

Began  as  “Little  Eva”  in  “Uncle  Tom’s  Cabin”  on  stage, 
and  travelled  widely  on  tour. 

Played  in  “Love,  Honour  and  Betray,”  with  Alice  Brady’s 
company,  which  ~ eluded  Clark  Gable,  George  Brent,  then 
unknown. 

First  film  role,  she  declares,  was  her  worst — Olga  in  “Little 
Caesar.”  Favourite  part  was  in  “Life  Begins,”  which  she 
also  played  on  the  stage.  Was  in  “Hi,  Nellie  !”  “I  am  a 
Fugitive,”  “Mary  Stevens,  M.D,”  “Little  Big  Shot,”  “Miss 
Pacific  Fleet.” 


FRANCIS,  KAY,  real  name  Katherine  Gibbs,  was  born  at 
Oklahoma  City,  Jan.  1905.  Educated  in  convents. 

First  stage  part  was  the  Queen  in  “Hamlet.”  Played  in 
stock  companies  and  on  Broadway. 

Made  film  debut  in  “Gentlemen  of  the  Press”  (1929). 

Films  since,  include  : “Scandal  Street,”  “Jewel  Robbery," 
“One-Way  Passage,”  “Trouble  in  Paradise,”  “Dr.  Monica,” 
“The  White  Angel.” 

Has  been  married  four  times  and  changed  her  name  legally 
in  1936,  to  Kay  Francis. 

Has  been  proclaimed  “Hollywood’s  best  dressed  woman” 
for  many  successive  years  by  fashion  experts. 


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GABLE,  CLARK,  was  born  Cadiz,  Ohio,  Feb.  1,  1901,  worked 
as  a factory  timekeeper  while  studying  medicine. 

Theatre  claimed  him  instead  and  he  went  on  as  a “super.** 
Had  to  go  back  and  work  in  Oklahoma  oilfields  ; made  another 
dash  for  theatre.  Failed  ; worked  as  engineer,  advertising 
man  and  with  telephone  company. 

Found  fame  suddenly  in  touring  production  of  “The  Last 
Mile.”  Lionel  Barrymore  recommended  him  to  M.G.M. 

In  1934  won  the  acting  award  of  the  year  for  “It  Happened 
One  Night.*’  Other  films  include  : “Mutiny  on  the  Bounty,” 
“San  Francisco,”  “Cain  and  Mabel,”  “Love  on  the  Run,” 
“Parnell.**  Twice  married. 


GARBO,  GRETA— See  page  191. 


GAYNOR,  JANET,  born  Philadelphia,  October  1906,  was 
educated  at  San  Francisco,  and  became  a stenographer  after 
first  failure  to  obtain  film  work. 

Tried  again  and  found  a part  as  extra  in  the  Hal  Roach 
studios.  A larger  part  in  a Western,  made  in  5 days,  brought 
a Universal  contract  at  £10  a week. 

Fox  then  offered  her  £20  a week  but  Janet  had  many  films  to 
make  before  she  became  a front  rank  star  with  “Sunrise”  and 
“Seventh  Heaven.”  Films  include  “Sunny  Side  Up,”  “State 
Fair,”  “Daddy  Long  Legs,”  “Small  Town  Girl,”  “Ladies  In 
Love.”  Marriage  to  Lydell  Peck  dissolved. 

Red  hair,  brown  eyes,  five  feet  tall. 


GODDARD,  PAULETTE,  born  Great  Neck,  Long  Island, 
June,  1911,  is  famous  though  she  has  been  seen  in  only  one 
important  film  part  in  Chaplin’s  “Modern  Times.” 

Was  a Ziegfeld  chorus  girl  at  15,  married  at  17  (later 
dissolved),  and  reached  Hollywood  in  1932,  in  “Rio  Rita." 

Played  in  some  Hal  Roach  two-reel  comedies,  and  in  the 
chorus  of  Eddie  Cantor's  film,  “The  Kid  From  Spain.” 
Chaplin's  present  plan  is  to  direct  her  in  a solo-starring, 
serious  picture,  probably  based  on  the  English  novel 
“Regency.” 

Her  marriage  to  Chaplin  has  been  reported — and  denied— 
frequently  in  past  two  years. 


GRAHAME,  MARGOT,  born  Canterbury,  Feb.  20th,  1911. 
Educated  in  South  Africa  and  made  stage  debut  there.  Was 
seen  by  Director  Harry  Lachman  at  B.I.P.  studios  while  dining 
there  in  1930,  and  given  a test  which  won  her  a contract. 

First  film,  “The  Love  Habit,”  followed  by  “Rookery  Nook,” 
“Glamour.”  “Innocents  of  Chicago,”  “Yes,  Mr.  Brown” 
(with  Jack  Buchanan),  and  many  other  pictures. 

Margot  did  not  get  a real  chance,  however,  till  she  went  to 
Hollywood  on  a Radio  contract,  and  there  made  “The 
Informer”  and  scored  heavily  in  it.  As  a result  she  was  cast 
in  “The  Three  Musketeers,”  “The  Arizonian.”  Returned  to 
England  1936,  and  made  “Crime  Over  London.” 


GRANT,  CARY,  real  name  Archie  Leach,  was  born  at  Bristol, 
1906.  Is  6 ft.  1 in.,  black  wavy  hair,  blue  eyes.  Ran  away 
from  home  at  age  of  15  and  joined  a troupe  of  acrobats. 
Remained  with  them  a year  on  tour  ; two  years  in  New  York, 
then  came  back  to  England,  worked  with  a stock  company,  and 
trained  his  voice. 

Taken  back  to  America  by  Reginald  Hammerstein  ; appeared 
in  “Golden  Dawn,”  and  many  other  plays.  Paramount  then 
placed  him  under  contnct.  Was  in  “Devil  and  the  Deep," 
“I'm  No  Angel,”  “Wings  in  the  Dark,”  “Sylvia  Scarlett.” 
In  England,  1936,  made  “Amazing  Quest  of  Ernest  Bliss.” 
Married  to  Virginia  Cherrill,  dissolved. 


HALLIDAY,  JOHN,  born  Brooklyn,  New  York,  Sept.,  1880. 
of  Scottish  parents  and  was  taken  to  Scotland  as  a baby.  Lived 
there  18  years.  Educated  Edinburgh  and  Cambridge  where  he 
studied  mining.  Disliked  the  subject  and  returned  to  America. 
Had  no  money,  and  worked  his  way  West  to  Nevada  where  a 
gold-rush  was  in  progress.  Made  quick  fortune — and  lost 
it  again.  Took  to  acting  in  local  gold-town  theatre. 

Had  seven  years  of  successes  on  Broadway. 

Went  to  Hollywood  when  talkies  came,  and  has  made  many 
films  including  : “Peter  Ibbetson,”  “Dark  Angel,”  “Desire,” 
“Hollywood  Boulevard." 

Married  Eleanor  Griffith,  actress,  and  has  one  son. 


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HARDING,  ANN,  real  name  Anna  Gately,  was  born  in  Fort 
Sam  Houston,  Texas,  August,  1902,  and  worked  in  office  in 
New  York.  First  stage  hit  was  in  1921. 

First  film  contract  was  with  Pathe,  who  gave  her  feminine 
lead  in  “Paris  Bound.”  Scored  a sensational  success  in 
“Holiday”  (1930). 

Has  since  made  “Devotion,”  “Biography  of  a Bachelor 
Girl,”  "Gallant  Lady,”  “The  Fountain,”  “Peter  Ibbetson,” 
“The  Lady  Consents.’*  Came  to  England  1936  and  made 
“Love  from  a Stranger.”  Has  seven  year  daughter,  Jane. 

Married  Harry  Bannister  (dis.),  Werner  Janssen  1937. 


HARDWICKE,  SIR  CEDRIC,  was  born  Lye,  Worcestershire. 
1893.  Married  actress  Helena  Pickard.  Knighted  1934. 

Had  been  a student  at  Royal  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art  and 
took  his  first  part  at  Lyceum  Theatre  in  1912.  Joined  the 
Benson  Company  ; toured  provinces  and  South  Africa. 

After  the  war  Sir  Cedric  achieved  fame  as  character  actor 
with  Birmingham  Repertory  Company — Churdles  Ash  in 
“Farmer’s  Wife,”  King  Magnus  in  “The  Apple  Cart,”  Moulton 
Barrett  in  “Barretts  of  Wimpole  Street.” 

Made  his  first  film  as  long  ago  as  1911,  but  is  best  known 
for  his  work  in  “Rome  Express,”  “Nell  Gwyn,”  “Les  Misera- 
bles,”  “Tudor  Rose,”  “King  Solomon’s  Mines.” 


HARDY,  OLIVER,  of  Laurel  and  Hardy,  was  born  in  Atlanta, 
Georgia,  |an.  1892.  He  weighs  20  st.  4 lb. 

Began  his  career  as  a tenor  in  vaudeville.  This  took  him  to 
Los  Angeles  and  he  made  films  for  the  old  Lubin  Company  and 
co-directed  with  Larry  Semon. 

For  some  years  acted  in  silent  films  with  the  Hal  Roach 
company,  and  met  Stanley  Laurel  In  1927.  They  were  both 
members  of  Hal  Roach’s  company  then  and  discovered  they 
were  perfect  foils  to  each  other.  Hence  the  partnership  which 
has  resulted  in  scores  of  films  together.  Became  famous  with 
two  reelers,  but  later  made  longer  comedies,  such  as  “Fra 
Diavolo,”  “Bonnie  Scotland,”  etc. 


HARE,  J.  ROBERTSON,  was  born  in  London,  December,  1891. 
Is  married  to  Rene  Vivian  and  has  a daughter,  Diana. 

From  the  first  wanted  to  be  an  actor  and  studied  at  Cairns 
James  school,  where  Leslie  Henson  was  also  a student. 

Had  his  first  role  in  the  provinces  in  “The  Bear  Leaders,” 
then  went  to  Comedy  Theatre,  London,  in  “The  Scarlet  Band.” 
Long  experience  of  provincial  tours  followed  until  Tom  Walls 
offered  him  role  in  “Tons  of  Money,”  and  this  led  to  long 
partnership  in  Aldwych  farces. 

Has  made  most  of  them  as  films  and  also  others  including  : 
“Oh,  Daddy,”  “Friday  the  Thirteenth,"  “Car  of  Dreams,” 
“Aren’t  Men  Beasts." 


HARKER,  GORDON,  born  London,  1885,  and  has  been  well 
known  on  the  stage  since  1903,  especially  for  his  brilliant 
Cockney  studies.  He  is  the  son  of  Joseph  Harker,  famous 
scene  designer. 

Was  invalided  out  of  army  after  the  war,  1917,  and  then  went 
into  “Chu  Chin  Chow”  and  “Garden  of  Allah.”  While 
playing  in  Edgar  Wallace’s  “Ringer”  was  seen  by  Alfred 
Hitchcock,  who  gave  him  his  first  film  part  in  “The  Ring” 

Films  since  include  “The  Calendar,”  “Frightened  Lady,” 
“Rome  Express,”  “Love  on  Wheels,”  “Britannia  of  Billings- 
gate,” “Fighting  Stock,”  “The  Amateur  Gentleman,”  “Beauty 
and  the  Barge.” 


HARLOW,  JEAN,  M.G.M.  star  and  original  platinum  blonde, 
was  born  in  Kansas  City,  March  3rd,  1911.  Real  name  Harlean 
Carpenter. 

Had  no  experience  except  in  amateur  theatricals  when  she 
went  to  Hollywood  and  appeared  with  Laurel  and  Hardy  in 
“Double  Whoopee.”  Got  her  big  chance  when  Howard 
Hughes  wanted  a feminine  lead  for  “Hell’s  Angels.” 

Best  films  : “Dinner  at  Eight,”  “Reckless,”  “China  Seas,” 
“Blonde  Bombshell,”  “Libelled  Lady.”  Five  feet  two  inches 
tall,  with  blue  green  eyes  and  (now)  golden  brown  hair.  Has 
been  married  three  times.  Recently  reported  to  be  about  to 
marry  Wm.  Powell. 


HAY,  WILL,  was  born  in  Scotland  but  spent  most  of  youth  in 
Manchester.  Father  was  interested  in  the  stage  but  Will 
preferred  engineering,  for  which,  applied  to  his  hobby  of 
astronomy  he  still  has  great  inventive  talent. 

Began  to  recite  self-written  monologues  at  parties  and 
charity  concerts  and  eventually  accepted  stage  offer. 

Has  been  one  of  Britain’s  favourite  music-hall  acts,  notably 
with  his  “Schoolmaster”  sketch,  for  many  years. 

Made  first  film  in  1933 — “Those  Were  the  Days” — and  made 
an  immediate  hit  on  the  screen.  Films  since  include  : “Boys 
Will  Be  Boys,”  “Where  There’s  a Will,”  “Windbag  the 
Sailor,”  “Good  Morning  Boys.” 


HAYDON,  JULIE,  real  name  Donella  Donaldson,  born  Oak 
Park,  Illinois,  1910. 

Went  to  Hollywood  at  age  of  7.  Made  her  debut  as  a native 
girl  in  South  Seas  play,  “Red  Kisses.” 

At  one  point  in  her  career  took  all  her  savings  out  of  the 
bank  to  enable  her  to  spend  all  her  time  in  the  theatre,  instead 
of  doing  other  jobs — such  as  painting  and  Embossing  Chrismas 
cards — in  the  day  time.  The  gamble  came  off. 

Was  with  Francis  Lederer  in  Californian  production  of 
“Autumn  Crocus”  and  was  then  chosen  for  Hecht-MacArthur 
production  of  “The  Scoundrel”  with  Noel  Coward,  which 
made  her  famous. 


HEPBURN,  KATHARINE,  born  Hartford,  Conn.,  Nov.  1908. 

Parents  strongly  opposed  her  going  on  the  stage  but  she 
went.  Was  with  Edwin  Knopf’s  stock  company,  Baltimore. 

Made  a hit  in  “The  Warrior’s  Husband"  and  was  at  once 
engaged  by  Radio  for  “A  Bill  of  Divorcement,”  talkie  version 
with  John  Barrymore.  Stole  the  film  and  became  a top-flight 
star  overnight. 

Other  films  : “Morning  Glory,”  “Christopher  Strong,” 
“Spitfire,”  “Little  Women,”  “Break  of  Hearts,”  “Alice 
Adams,”  “Sylvia  Scarlett,”  “Mary  of  Scotland,”  “A  Woman 
Rebels,”  “Quality  Street.” 

Auburn  hair,  grey  eyes. 


HERSHOLT,  JEAN,  born  in  Copenhagen,  Denmark,  July.  1886. 
Took  a degree  in  painting.  Acted  in  Denmark,  Norway, 
Sweden  and  Finland  for  years  before  going  to  the  San  Francisco 
Exposition.  He  was  seen  there  and  drafted  into  pictures  by 
Thomas  Ince  in  1914. 

Later  signed  a long  term  contract  with  M.G.M. 

Films  include  : “Stella  Dallas,”  "Greed,”  "Don  Q,” 

"Emma,”  “The  Lullaby,”  “Private  Lives,”  “Grand  Hotel,” 
“ Dinner  at  Eight,"  “Christopher  Bean,”  “Men  in  White,” 
“The  Painted  Veil,”  "The  Country  Doctor. ’’  “Hearts  in 
Reunion.” 

Collects  first  editions  and  is  an  amateur  artist  of  distinction. 


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HOLT,  JACK,  born  at  Winchester,  Virginia,  1888,  and  went 
to  Virginia  Military  Institute. 

Had  a varied  career  long  before  he  ever  made  a picture. 
Was  alternately  engineer,  farmer,  copper  prospector. 

His  cowboy  experience  brought  him  a contract  for  Western 
films  and  he  made  first  appearance  doing  30  feet  cliff  jump  on 
horseback. 

Made  a series  of  Zane  Grey  stories,  then  other  types  of  parts 
in  films  including  : “Submarine,”  “Avalanche,”  “This 
Sporting  Age,”  “The  Wrecker,”  “Border  Legion,”  “Master 
of  Men,”  “Storm  Over  the  Andes,”  “The  Littlest  Rebel.” 

Hobby — polo. 


HUSTON,  WALTER,  was  born  in  Toronto,  April,  1884.  Began 
career  as  electrical  engineer,  but  ran  away  to  go  on  stage  at  18. 
Toured  extensively  in  stock  companies  for  eight  years  ; not 
very  successful,  went  back  to  engineering. 

Tried  acting  a second  time  and  obtained  a Hollywood 
contract.  Made  a great  hit  in  “Gentleman  of  the  Press” 
(1929)  and  has  since  been  a top-liner  on  screen  and  stage. 

Quiet,  tall,  serious-looking  man.  Married  to  Ninette 
Sutherland,  second  wife. 

Best  films : “Virginian,”  “Abraham  Lincoln,”  “Wet  Parade,” 
“American  Madness,”  “Rain,”  “Rhodes”  (for  Gaumont- 
British),  and  “Dodsworth.” 


HOMOLKA,  OSCAR,  born  Vienna,  1898,  wanted  to  be  an  actor 
from  age  of  six,  and  at  16  borrowed  fee  to  enter  for  examination 
of  Vienna  Dramatic  Academy.  Examiners  laughed  at  him. 
Found  small  part  stage  work  and  until  the  war  always  played 
comedy  roles.  Served  with  Austrian  Army.  On  his  return 
determined  to  be^erious  and  became  famous  for  performances 
in  Shakespeare,  Shaw,  O’Casey,  Edgar  Wallace. 

Made  about  30  films  in  German  and  French. 

In  London  1935,  played  in  “Close  Quarters”  (two-character 
play),  with  Flora  Robson  and  was  signed  by  G.B.  for  role  of 
Kruger  in  "Rhodes.” 

Films  since  include  : “Everthing  Is  Thunder,”  “Sabotage.” 


JENKINS,  ALLEN,  real  name  Al  McGonegal,  was  born  New 
York,  April,  1900. 

Played  on  stage  in  number  of  successes — “What  Price 
Glory,”  “The  Last  Mile,”  “The  Front  Page,”  “Blessed  Event” 
— last  of  which  won  him  a Warner  Bros,  contract  for 
Hollywood. 

Has  been  in  many  pictures,  mostly  for  them,  since  including  : 
“I  Am  a Fugitive  From  a Chain  Gang.”  “42nd  Street,”  “Hard 
To  Handle,”  “The  Keyhole,”  “Professional  Sweetheart,” 
“The  Irish  in  Us,”  “Cain  and  Mabel,”  “Three  Men  on  a 
Horse.” 

Married. 


HOPKINS,  MIRIAM,  was  born  at  Bainbridge,  Georgia.  Broke 
her  ankle  twice  while  rehearsing  for  musical  shows.  Made 
stage  debut  in  chorus  of  “Music  Box  Revue.”  First  dramatic 
role  with  Fredric  March  in  “Puppets.”  Refused  for  a long 
time  to  go  to  Hollywood. 

Eventually  she  went  in  1932,  and  long  list  of  successes 
followed,  including  : “Smiling  Lieutenant,”  “Dr.  Jekyll  and 
Mr.  Hyde,”  “Becky  Sharp”  (first  star  in  full-length  Techni- 
colour  film),  “Barbary  Coast,”  “These  Three”  and  (in  England 
1936),  “Men  Are  Not  Gods.” 

Married  to  and  divorced  from  playwright  Austin  Parker  ; 
has  an  adopted  son  Michael,  aged  6. 


HORTON,  EDWARD  EVERETT,  was  born  in  Brooklyn,  New 
York,  and  educated  at  Columbia  University. 

Went  on  stage  at  20  and  had  successful  career,  particularly 
in  Gilbert  & Sullivan,  before  entering  films.  Screen  debut  was 
in  Paramount’s  “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap,”  silent  version,  1923. 

Has  made  a long  succession  of  films,  and  has  also  staged  many 
productions  of  his  own  and  made  several  working  visits  to 
England. 

Recent  films  include  : “Top  Hat,”  “Private  Secretary,” 
“Her  Master’s  Voice,”  “The  Man  in  the  Mirror,”  “Your 
Uncle  Dudley.” 

Unmarried.  Hobby — first  editions  and  antiques. 


JONES,  ALLAN,  son  of  a Welsh  coal  miner,  born  in  Pennsyl- 
vania in  1908,  was  a choir  soloist  until  the  age  of  fourteen. 

After  school  hours  he  earned  enough  money  to  pay  for 
musical  studies  by  taking  a job  as  labourer  in  the  mines. 

Staged  a one-man  concert  at  his  own  expense  and  the  money 
enabled  him  to  go  to  Paris  to  study. 

Became  a star  in  several  operettas  in  New  York,  where  he 
made  a screen  test  for  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. 

Made  his  picture  debut  in  1935,  singing  “Everthing’s  Been 
Done  Before”  in  “Reckless.”  Sang  song  hit  of  1936,  “Alone” 
in  “Night  at  the  Opera.”  Biggest  role  in  “Showboat  of  1936”. 

Married  actress,  Irene  Hervey,  1936. 


KEELER,  RUBY,  was  born  Halifax,  Nova  Scotia,  1909.  Went 
into  the  chorus  of  “The  Rise  of  Rose  O’Reilly”  at  age  of 
thirteen,  and  also  other  shows  while  still  at  school. 

Broadway  noticed  her  in  one  of  famed  Texas  Guinan's  club 
shows  and  Ziegfeld  signed  her  up  for  “Whoopee.”  Met  Al 
Jolson  and  married  him. 

Was  in  another  Ziegfeld  show,  and  next  starred  in  “42nd 
Street,”  which  was  her  screen  debut.  Since  then,  has  made 
“Gold  Diggers  of  1933,”  “Footlight  Parade,”  “Dames,” 
“Flirtation  Walk,”  “Colleen.” 

Hobbies  : dancing,  riding,  fishing. 


HOWARD,  JOHN,  was  born  Cleveland,  April  1913.  Planned 
to  become  a professor  of  English.  Was  heard  reciting  at  a 
college  show  by  a Paramount  talent  scout,  who  made  him  an 
offer.  He  refused — then  finding  he  had  not  enough  money  to 
fulfil  his  scholastic  plans,  wrote  and  said  he  would  like  to 
reconsider. 

Was  screen-tested  in  New  York  and  went  to  Hollywood, 
1934.  Spent  three  months  learning  film  acting  technique, 
then  made  debut  in  “Car  99.” 

Films  since  include  : “Gentlemen  of  the  Navy,”  “Millions 
in  the  Air,”  “Soak  the  Rich,”  “Border  Flight.” 

Hobbies  are  drawing  and  painting. 


LANDI.  ELISSA.  real  name  Elizabeth  Marie  Landi,  was  born  in 
Venice,  Dec.  1904,  daughter  of  Countess  Zanardi-Landi.  Went 
on  stage  in  1924. 

Entered  films  in  1928,  in  “Underground,”  made  by  Anthony 
Asquith. 

In  1930  Fox  placed  her  under  contract  and  she  made  num- 
erous films  for  them,  including  “Body  and  Soul,”  “Always 
Good-Bye,”  “Devil's  Lottery”  and  “Woman  in  Room  13.” 
Had  an  important  part  in  Paramount’s  “Sign  of  the  Cross.” 

Came  back  to  Europe  to  make  films  in  Paris  and  “The 
Amateur  Gentleman”  in  England.  Has  since  made  “Mad 
Holiday”  in  Hollywood.  Author  of  several  novels. 


HOWARD,  LESLIE,  real  name  Stainer,  born  in  London,  April 
1893.  is  married  to  Ruth  Evelyn  Martin,  and  has  a son  and 
daughter.  Formerly  bank  clerk. 

Joined  up  when  war  broke  out  and  on  demobilisation  toured 
“Peg  o’  My  Heart,”  “Charley’s  Aunt”  and  other  plays. 

Went  to  New  York  and  created  a sensation  in  “Her  Card- 
board Lover”  with  Tallulah  Bankhead,  also  in  London. 
Appeared  in  many  other  New  York  successes. 

First  Hollywood  film  was  “Outward  Bound”  (t930).  Others 
include  : “Smiling  Through,”  “Berkeley  Square,”  “Service 
for  Ladies,”  “Scarlet  Pimpernel,”  “Of  Human  Bondage,” 
“Petrified  Forest,”  “Romeo  and  Juliet.” 


LANG,  JUNE,  formerly  known  on  screen  as  June  Vlasek,  was 
born  in  Minneapolis,  1914. 

Became  a dancer  in  semi-professional  performances,  and  then 
took  up  theatrical  career  wholly.  Appeared  in  show  “Temp- 
tations of  1930,”  in  Los  Angeles,  and  sang  and  danced  in  various 
musical  comedies  and  revues. 

First  screen  work  was  in  Christie  comedies,  then  was 
enrolled  at  Fox  dramatic  school  and  played  in  “Young 
Sinners,”  “Chandu  the  Magician,”  “Music  in  the  Air.” 

In  1936,  changed  her  name,  and  played  in  “Road  to  Glory.” 
Since  made  “White  Hunter.’ 

Is  unmarried,  has  blue  eyes  and  describes  her  hair  as  “albino” 


HULBERT,  JACK,  was  born  at  Ely,  Cambs.,  April,  1892, 
educated  Westminster  and  Cambridge.  Robert  Courtneidge 
gave  him  his  first  professional  part  in  1913,  in  “The  Pearl  Girl” 
and  he  appeared  in  many  other  shows,  including  “The  Arca- 
dians.” When  war  broke  out  he  joined  up.  Afterwards 
starred  in  “Bran  Pie,”  “Pot  Luck,”  “Clowns  in  Clover.” 

Film  debut  was  in  “Elstree  Calling”  and  was  then  signed 
up  by  Gaumont-British  for  “Ghost  Train,”  “Sunshine  Susie,” 
“Jack’s  the  Boy,”  “Camels  are  Coming,”  “Bulldog  lack.  ” 
“Take  My  Tip,”  on  many  of  which  he  has  also  worked  as 
director. 

Is  married  to  Cicely  Courtneidge,  one  daughter. 


LAUGHTON.  CHARLES,  was  born  in  Scarborough,  July  1899. 

Followed  his  father  into  the  hotel  business,  saw  service  in 
France  during  the  war,  and  on  his  return  took  dramatic  classes 
while  a clerk  in  Claridge’s,  London.  Stage  debut  1926,  and 
quickly  became  well  known.  Tried  films  1928,  but  did  not 
succeed  until  “Devil  and  the  Deep.”  in  Hollywood  1932. 

Returned  to  England,  made  world  success  in  Korda’s 
“Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII."  Hits  since  include  : “Mutiny 
on  the  Bounty,”  “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap,”  "Rembrandt,” 
Latest  : “I.  Claudius.” 

Married  to  Elsa  Lanchester,  who  played  “Peter  Pan”  to  his 
“Captain  Hook”  on  London  stage,  Christmas  1936. 


HUNTER,  IAN,  was  born  at  Kenilworth,  near  Cape  Town, 
1909,  is  married  to  actress  Casha  Pringle,  and  has  two  sons. 

Served  in  the  war  and  made  film  debut  in  “Downhill”  for 
Gainsborough  (1927),  followed  by  “Easy  Virtue,”  “The  Ring,” 
“Sally  in  Our  Alley,”  and  “Man  From  Toronto.”  one  of  Jessie 
Matthews  earliest  films. 

Went  to  Hollywood  for  Warners’  “Midsummer  Night’s 
Dream,”  playing  part  of  Theseus  (1935). 

Films  since  include  : “Morals  of  Marcus,”  (Twickenham) 
and  in  Hollywood  “Jalna,”  “I  Found  Stella  Parrish,”  “To 
Mary,  With  Love,’-’  “The  White  Angel.” 

Six  feet  tall,  brown  hair,  grey  eyes. 


LAUREL,  STANLEY,  of  the  M.G.M.  comedy  team  of  Laurel  and 
Hardy. 

Stan  is  the  Thin  Man  of  the  two  and  became  understudy  for 
Charlie  Chaplin  in  Fred  Karno’s  shows  at  age  of  17.  Real 
name  is  Arthur  Stanley  Jefferson.  Is  British  ; was  born  at 
Ulverston,  Lancs.,  June  1895. 

When  Chaplin  went  into  films  with  Mack  Sennett  Stan  went 
into  vaudeville  and  did  imitations  of  Charlie.  Later.  Chaplin 
persuaded  him  to  go  into  films  in  1917,  but  it  was  ten  years 
before  he  met  Hardy  and  started  the  partnership  which  made 
both  of  them  famous. 


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LAWRENCE.  GERTRUDE,  real  name  Klasen.  was  born  in 
London,  July  1898,  and  appeared  in  “Dick  Whittington"  as  a 
child. 

Graduated  through  cabaret  to  the  stage,  having  been  star  of 
first  “Midnight  Follies"  at  Hotel  Metropole.  London. 

Appeared  in  Reinhardt’s  "The  Miracle"  (1911),  and  won 
fame  as  revue  star  in  England  and  America.  Equally  noted  as 
“straight"  actress,  particularly  in  Coward’s  "Private  Lives.” 

Talkie  debut  (1932);  was  in  "Lord  Camber’s  Ladies" 
(Elstree).  and  has  since  been  in  "Mimi,"  "Men  Are  Not  Gods," 
"Rembrandt,”  etc. 

Has  daughter,  Pamela,  on  stage. 


LODER,  JOHN,  real  name  Lowe,  son  of  Maj.-Gen.  Sir  William 
Lowe,  born  in  London,  1898,  educated  at  Eton  and  Sandhurst. 

Started  in  pictures  with  Ufa,  Berlin,  having  learned  German 
as  prisoner  during  Great  War.  Played  lead  in  “The  First- 
born" at  Elstree  (1927),  and  was  given  contract  by  Jesse  Lasky. 

Made  Hollywood  films  with  Ruth  Chatterton,  Ann  Harding 
and  other  stars,  and  also  played  on  New  York  stage. 

Films  include  : “Doctor’s  Secret,”  “Lilies  of  the  Field,” 
“Seas  Beneath"  and  after  return  to  England  in  1932,  “Wedding 
Rehearsal,"  “The  Battle,”  “Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII,” 
“Lorna  Doone,”  “Sabotage,"  “King  Solomon's  Mines.” 
Married  French  actress,  Micheline  Cheiral,  1936. 


LAWTON,  FRANK,  was  born  in  London,  September  30th, 
1904.  and  is  married  to  Evelyn  Laye  (1934). 

Played  a small  part  in  Gerald  du  Maurier’s  production  of 
"Last  of  Mrs.  Cheyney,"  but  scored  considerably  in  it.  and 
then  found  instant  fame  by  his  portrayal  of  "Young  Woodley" 
in  John  Van  Druten’s  play  of  that  name. 

Made  various  films  in  England,  including  "The  Skin  Game.” 
"Michael  and  Mary,”  and  then  went  to  Hollywood  to  appear 
in  "Cavalcade."  Has  worked  there  ever  since  in  films  inclu- 
ding : "Over  the  River,”  "David  Copperfield,”  with  one  or 
two  trips  back  to  England  for  “Friday  the  Thirteenth,"  “Mill 
on  the  Floss." 


LODGE,  JOHN,  was  born  Washington,  descendant  of  famous 
American  legal  family.  Educated  Harvard  and  Paris. 

Graduated  in  law  and  was  in  practice  in  New  York  when 
offered  a Paramount  contract.  Appeared  in  “The  Woman 
Accused,”  “Murders  in  the  Zoo”  and  came  into  prominence 
in  1933,  when  chosen  to  be  Marlene  Dietrich’s  leading  man 
in  “The  Scarlet  Empress.”  Left  Hollywood  soon  afterwards 
and  came  to  England,  where  he  signed  a contract  with  Asso- 
ciated British. 

For  them  has  starred  in  “Ourselves  Alone,”  “The  Tenth 
Man,”  “Sensation.” 

1$  married  to  Francesca  Bragiotti. 


LEDERER,  FRANCIS,  is  a Czech  born  in  Prague,  1906,  and 
early  won  scholarship  in  acting  at  Prague  Academy.  6 ft.  tall, 
dark. 

Played  over  200  roles  in  Europe — Shakespeare,  Ibsen,  Shaw, 
Noel  Coward — and  was  Romeo  to  Elisabeth  Bergner’s  Juliet 
in  Max  Reinhardt  s production  in  Berlin. 

Made  his  name  in  London  with  "Autumn  Crocus,”  “Cat 
and  the  Fiddle,"  which  he  also  played  in  New  York. 

Made  films  in  Berlin  and  London,  and  went  to  Hollywood, 
1934. 

Films  include  ; "Man  of  Two  Worlds,”  “Romance  in  Man- 
hattan,” “The  Gay  Deception,”  "One  Rainy  Afternoon.” 


LOMBARD,  CAROLE,  is  Carole  June  Peters,  and  was  born 
Fort  Wayne,  Indiana,  October  6th,  1909.  Married  William 
Powell,  but  marriage  is  dissolved. 

Appeared  with  Monte  Blue  in  “The  Perfect  Crime”  at  age 
of  12,  but  her  career  really  dates  from  1926,  when  she  obtained 
a 5-year  contract. 

Motoring  accident  so  disfigured  her,  it  was  thought  she 
would  not  act  again,  but  plastic  surgery  restored  her  beauty. 

Re-started  film  career  as  Sennett  bathing  girl.  Recent 
films  : “Princess  Comes  Across,”  “Hands  Across  the  Table,” 
“My  Man  Godfrey.” 

Recently  signed  new  Paramount  contract  at  £30,000  a picture. 


LEE,  ANNA,  born  1915,  daughter  of  the  Vicar  of  Ightham.  Kent, 
real  name  Joanna  Bonniface  Winnifrith. 

Ran  away  from  home  to  join  a circus  at  age  of  14.  but  was  re- 
captured and  brought  home.  Left  school  at  15. 

Had  brief  experience  on  tour,  played  small  parts  till 
Gaumont-British  chose  her  to  play  opposite  Jack  Hulbert  in 
"The  Camels  Are  Coming." 

Other  films  : "Heat  Wave,"  "Passing  of  Third  Floor  Back,” 
"First  a Girl,"  "O.H.M.S.,"  "King  Solomon’s  Mines." 

Is  married  to  Robert  Stevenson,  young  man  who  wrote  and 
directed  "Tudor  Rose,"  and  lives  in  beautiful  wharfside  home 
on  banks  of  che  Thames  at  Southwark. 


LOWE,  EDMUND,  is  a Bachelor  of  Arts  and  was  a barrister 
for  two  years  before  entering  films.  Born  San  Jose,  Calif., 
March,  1892. 

Married  Lilyan  Tashman  (died  1933),  Rita  Kaufman  (1936). 

Was  six  years  on  Broadway  and  was  then  persuaded  to  make 
films,  his  first  being  “Vive  la  France”  with  Dorothy  Dalton. 

Made  a sensational  hit  in  “What  Price  Glory  ?”  ; took  a 
holiday  in  England  and  played  in  “One  Increasing  Purpose.” 

Pictures  since  include  : “Cock-Eyed  World,”  “Trans- 
atlantic,” “American  Madness,”  "Dinner  at  Eight,”  “Garden 
Murder  Case,”  “Seven  Sinners”  (in  England),  “Mad  Holiday.” 


LEIGH,  VIVIEN,  real  name  Vivian  Mary  Hartley,  was  born 
Darjeeling.  India,  Nov.,  1913.  and  was  married  to  H Leigh 
Holman,  barrister,  and  had  baby  daughter  before  starting 
serious  acting  career. 

Studied  at  Comedie  Francaise  and  R.A.D.A.  and  made  incon- 
spicuous film  appearances — such  as  one  of  the  school  girls  in 
"Things  Are  Looking  Up,"  1931.  Began  regular  stage  career 
in  1935.  made  overnight  hit  in  "The  Mask  of  Virtue.” 

Was  signed  up  for  films  by  Alexander  Korda,  but  did  not 
start  work  until  1936. 

Films  since  include  : "Dark  Journey,”  “Fire  Over  England,” 
“Storm  in  a Teacup.” 


LOY,  MYRNA.  M.G.M.  star,  real  name  Myrna  Williams,  was 
born  at  Helena,  Montana,  Aug  1905.  Has  red  hair,  green 
eyes,  freckles.  Married  Arthur  Hornblow,  film  producer,  1936. 

Had  her  first  film  role  in  Valentino’s  "What  Price  Beauty” 
in  which  former  star,  Nita  Naldi  played  feminine  lead. 

Took  large  number  of  roles  including  “Arrowsmith,” 
“Vanity  Fair,”  “Love  Me  To-Night”  and  then  went  to  M.G.M. 
for  “Emma”  with  Marie  Dressier. 

First  starring  part  for  M.G.M.  was  “Everywoman’s  Man.” 
Made  a great  hit  in  “The  Thin  Man"  with  Wm.  Powell  (with 
whom  she  is  starred  in  “After  the  Thin  Man"),  “Wife  Versus 
Secretary,”  “The  Great  Ziegfeld,”  “Libelled  Lady.” 


LINDEN,  ERIC,  born  New  York,  1909,  son  of  an  actor.  Left 
university  and  worked  in  bank,  travel  bureau,  as  book-keeper 
and  cinema  usher  until  given  introduction  to  New  York 
Theatre  Guild.  Played  there  two  years,  then  in  Paris  with 
American  company. 

Did  radio  work  in  1931,  which  led  to  film  offers,  and  after 
several  parts  he  disappeared  from  Hollywood,  and  spent  two 
years  travelling  abroad. 

Returned  and  was  given  role  in  “Ah,  Wilderness" — great 
success,  resulting  in  M.G.M.  contract. 

Collects  jade  and  porcelain  ; bachelor. 

Made,  1936,  “In  His  Steps.” 


LiNDSAY,  MARGARET,  real  name  Margaret  Kies,  was  born 
Sept.  19th,  1910,  at  Dubuque,  Iowa. 

Went  to  American  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art  and  learned 
dancing  ; could  not  get  a job  in  New  York  ; came  to  London 
and  appeared  in  Galsworthy’s  "Escape,"  in  “Death  Takes  a 
Holiday"  and  “Middle  Watch.” 

Acquired  an  English  accent.  Went  to  Hollywood  and  played 
small  parts  till  a chance  came  in  "Cavalcade.”  This  bro.ught 
her  a contract  with  Warners.  Made  “Private  Detective’  62” 
with  Wm.  Powell.  “World  Changes,”  “Voltaire,”  "Cap- 
tured,” "Bordertown,”  “ ‘G’  Men,”  “Dangerous,”  "‘The 
Lady  Consents.” 


LUKAS,  PAUL,  born  Budapest,  Hungary,  May,  1895,  studied 
at  Actors’  Academy  of  Hungary,  making  his  debut  in  Molnar’s 
“Liliom.” 

Was  a stage  star  at  age  of  21,  and  played  in  every  kind  of 
part,  Shakespeare,  Ibsen,  Shaw,  for  nearly  ten  years. 

Began  on  the  screen  with  the  Ufa  Company,  Berlin,  for  whom 
he  made  "Samson  and  Delilah."  Went  to  Hollywood  and 
played  opposite  Pola  Negri  in  "Loves  of  an  Actress.” 

Has  appeared  in  over  fifty  films  since. 

Films  include:  “Working  Girls,”  "Strictly  Dishonourable,” 
“Kiss  Before  the  Mirror,”  “Little  Women,”  “Three 
Musketeers,”  “Ladies  in  Love.” 


LUPINO,  IDA,  born  London,  1916,  is  daughter  of  Stanley 
Lupino,  well-known  English  stage  and  screen  comedian,  who 
taught  her  elements  of  acting  in  a home-made  theatre  built  in 
his  garden.  The  family  comes  of  300-year  old  stock,  starting 
with  Italian  clowns,  all  of  whom  have  been  in  the  theatre. 

Played  lead  in  Elstree  film,  “Her  First  Affair,”  at  age  of  15, 
and  also  appeared  in  “I  Lived  With  You,”  “Prince  of  Arcadia,” 
“Ghost  Camera”  and  "Money  for  Speed.” 

Paramount  then  signed  her  up  and  she  made  instantaneous 
hit  in  “Search  for  Beauty.”  Other  films  are,  “Anything 
Goes,”  “One  Rainy  Afternoon,”  “Yours  for  the  Asking.” 


LLOYD,  HAROLD,  born  Burchard,  Nebraska,  April  20,  1893, 
is  married  to  Mildred  Davis,  and  has  three  children,  Harold, 
Peggy  and  Gloria. 

Worked  as  milkboy,  errand  boy,  newspaper  seller  before 
making  stage  debut,  aged  12,  in  Shakespeare.  First  real  part 
at  14  in  "Tess  of  the  D’Urbervilles."  Appeared  in  first  film  in 
Indian  make-up  in  1913.  Was  first  man  engaged  by  Hal 
Roach  for  his  comedies.  In  films  ever  since,  first  as  "Lonesome 
Luke.”  Tired  of  this  character, and  tried  experiment  of  wearing 
glassless  spectacles  and  playing  "Innocent-in-trouble"  roles. 

One  of  the  wealthiest  stars.  Made  “The  Milky  Way"  (1936) 
and  has  a new  comedy  coming  this  year. 


LYNN,  RALPH,  born  at  Manchester,  March,  1882. 

Made  his  first  appearance  at  Wigan,  and  played  in  New  York 
before  reaching  West  End  stage  in  London.  This  was  for 
“By  Jingo  If  We  Do  !”  in  1914. 

Then  began  partnership  with  Tom  Walls  in  “Tons  of  Money” 
and  in  a score  of  other  farces  by  Ben  Travers,  all  of  which  have 
been  filmed. 

Other  films  include  : “Turkey  Time,”  “Cup  of  Kindness,” 
“Dirty  Work,”  “Pot  Luck,”  “All  In,”  “For  Valour.” 

Married  Gladys  Niles,  and  has  a daughter  and  son,  former 
on  the  stage. 


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MACDONALD,  JEANETTE,  was  born  at  Philadephia,  June  1907 
and  first  obtained  a part  in  the  chorus  of  Ned  Weyburn  show. 

Played  leads  in  “Irene,”  “Tip  Toes,”  etc.,  and  was  noticed 
by  Ernst  Lubitsch,  who  engaged  her  to  play  opposite  Maurice 
Chevalier  in  “The  Love  Parade." 

This  placed  her  right  at  the  top  as  a musical  comedy  star, 
and  she  made  "Monte  Carlo"  (with  Jack  Buchanan),  "One 
Hour  With  You"  and  "Love  Me  To-Night." 

Then  went  to  M.G.M.  as  star  of  “Cat  and  the  Fiddle,” 
“Merry  Widow,"  “Naughty  Marietta,"  “Rose  Marie," 
'San  Francisco”  and  “Maytime.”  Announced  engagement  to 
Gene  Raymond  1936. 


MASSEY,  RAYMOND,  born  in  Toronto,  1896.  member  of 
famous  Canadian  family.  Educated  at  Oxford.  Served  in 
Great  War. 

He  made  his  stage  debut  in  1922  and  has  a distinguished 
record  as  actor  in  plays  such  as  “The  Constant  Nymph," 
“Late  Night  Final,"  “Rats  of  Norway,”  etc.,  and  also  as 
producer  of  many  successes.  Went  to  Hollywood  to  appehr 
in  “The  Old  Dark  House,”  In  1932. 

Films  in  England  since  include  : “The  Scarlet  Pimpernel," 
“Things  To  Come,"  "Dreaming  Lips,”  "Under  the  Red 
Robe." 

Is  married  to  actress  Adrianne  Allen  and  has  two  small  sons. 


MACK  AY,  BARRY,  born  London,  1906,  son  of  Leonard  Mackay, 
noted  actor. 

Was  intended  for  Navy,  but  chose  stage  and  began  in  1922. 
Four  years  later  reached  first  important  part,  in  "Rose  Marie,” 
at  Drury  Lane,  followed  by  many  musical  shows. 

While  playing  in  “Ball  at  the  Savoy”  (1933),  at  Drury  Lane, 
was  seen  by  Victor  Saville  and  cast  in  Jessie  Matthew’s  picture, 
“Evergreen.” 

Films  since  include  : “Private  Life  of  Don  Juan."  “Brown 
on  Resolution,"  "Me  and  Marlborough,"  “The  Private 
Secretary,”  “The  Great  Barrier.” 

Married  stage  star,  Natalie  Hall. 


MATTHEWS,  JESSIE,  was  born  in  London,  March  11th,  1907. 

Made  her  first  appearance  on  London  stage  in  “The  Music 
Box”  at  the  Palace,  and  was  then  given  a part  in  “Chariot’s 
Revue." 

Was  Gertrude  Lawrence’s  understudy  and  took  her  part 
when  she  was  ill,  with  great  success.  Starred  in  many  shows. 

Entered  films  in  1931  in  “Out  of  the  Blue,"  then  "There 
Goes  the  Bride,"  "Good  Companions,”  "Evergreen,"  "First 
a Girl,"  “It’s  Love  Again,"  "Head  Over  Heels.” 

Married  to  Sonnie  Hale,  second  husband. 

Seriously  ill  for  nearly  half  of  1936,  but  made  miraculous 
recovery — and  restarted  work  March,  1937. 


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MACMURRAY,  FRED,  born  in  Kanakee,  Illinois,  August  30th, 
1908,  is  6 ft.  3 ins.  tall  and  has  brown  eyes  and  hair. 

Is  son  of  a violinist  and  paid  his  way  through  college  by 
singing  and  playing  in  local  orchestra.  Joined  a Chicago 
orchestra,  went  to  Los  Angeles  and  played  saxophone  in  dance 
band. 

Spent  another  five  years  singing  and  acting  before  making 
stage  success  in  “Roberta,”  which  lead  to  Paramount  contract. 

Films  include  : "Gilded  Lily,"  "Hands  Across  the  Table," 
“Trail  of  the  Lonesome  Pine,"  "Texas  Rangers,"  “Champagne 
Waltz,”  “Maid  of  Salem." 

Married  Lillian  Lamonte,  actress,  1936. 


McCREA,  JOEL,  was  born  Los  Angeles,  November,  1905. 

Went  straight  from  university  to  film  crowd  work,  where  he 
remained  for  two  years. 

Eventually  got  a contract  with  Radio,  for  whom  he  made 
“The  Jazz  Age." 

Contract  with  Metro-Goldwyn  followed ; he  played  in  “The 
Five  o’clock  Girl,”  “So  This  Is  College.”  Back  Radio  and  did 
“Lost  Squadron,"  "Bird  of  Paradise, " etc.  Now  under 
contract  to  Sam  Goldwyn.  Other  films  include  : “Private 
Worlds,"  “Barbary  Coast,”  “Splendour,"  “These  Three,” 
“Come  and  Get  It,"  "Manhattan  Madness.” 

Married  to  Frances  Dee  and  has  two  children. 


MARCH,  FREDRIC,  real  name  Frederic  Francis  McIntyre 
Bickel,  born  Racine,  Wisconsin,  1897,  worked  in  a bank  and 
went  on  stage  when  given  a year’s  leave  (1920). 

Was  for  three  years  with  stock  company  in  Denver,  where 
he  met  and  married  Florence  Eldridge.  Refused  to  go  into 
films  until  talkies  came.  Was  on  stage  in  Los  Angeles  when 
invited  to  play  in  “The  Dummy.”  Made  a hit  In  "Royal 
Family  of  Broadway.” 

Other  films  include  : "Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hyde,”  “Death 
Takes  a Holiday,"  “Dark  Angel,”  “Anna  Karenina,”  “Anthony 
Adverse,”  "Mary  of  Scotland,"  “A  Star  Is  Born." 

5 feet  11  inches  in  height  ; brown  hair  and  brown  eyes. 


McLAGLEN,  VICTOR,  born  in  London,  Dec.  1886,  one  of  eight 
sons  of  Bishop  of  Claremont,  South  Africa. 

Victor's  first  films  in  England  were  “The  Call  of  the  Road” 
and  “The  Glorious  Adventure.”  Went  to  Hollywood  and 
made  a name  in  parts  of  the  “Cock-Eyed  World”  type. 

Came  to  England  to  make  “Dick  Turpin”  for  Stafford 
Productions.  Finest  performance  : "The  Informer”  which 
brought  him  £60,000  contract  for  3 more  pictures,  and  won  for 
him  the  Motion  Picture  Academy  Award  for  the  best  perform- 
ance of  the  year. 

Recent  films  : “Under  Two  Flags,”  "Klondyke  Annie," 
“Magnificent  Brute." 


MARSHALL,  HERBERT,  born  May,  1890,  was  once  articled 
clerk  in  firm  of  accountants  in  London.  Married  Mollie 
Maitland  (dissolved)  ; Edna  Best. 

Did  not  think  of  stage  till  he  was  21.  Then  went  to  war  and 
lost  a leg.  Returned  to  stage  and  became  a star.  Made  many 
British  films,  "Murder,"  "Michael  and  Mary,"  "The  Faithful 
Heart." 

Went  to  Hollywood  1932,  and  appeared  in  "Secrets  of  a 
Secretary,"  “Blonde  Venus,"  “Trouble  in  Paradise."  More 
recently  : “The  Dark  Angel,"  "The  Lady  Consents,"  "A 
Woman  Rebels,”  "Girls’  Dormitory." 

Made  "I  Was  a Spy,"  in  England  1933. 


MENJOU,  ADOLPHE,  born  Pittsburg.  Feb.,  1890,  son  of  a 
French  innkeeper  and  his  Irish  wife  ; was  educated  at  Culver 
Military  Academy  and  Cornell  University. 

After  various  engagements  in  stock  companies,  "drifted  to 
New  York,"  found  a job  as  an  extra. 

Served  in  Red  Cross  during  the  war  on  Italian  front. 
Became  a captain.  Afterwards  ventured  into  management, 
but  returned  to  films. 

First  important  role  was  in  Chaplin’s  "Woman  of  Paris" 
(1924).  This  made  his  reputation. 

Other  films  : “Front  Page,”  “Farewell  to  Arms,"  "The 
Milky  Way,"  "Sing,  Baby,  Sing."  Married  to  Verree  Teasdale. 


MARTINI.  NINO,  born  Verona,  Italy,  Aug.,  1904.  Father 
died  when  he  was  ten. 

Boy  sang  in  church  choir,  and  was  heard  and  adopted  by 
Zenatollo,  Italian  tenor,  and  his  wife. 

Made  opera  debut  in  Milan.  Concerts  in  London,  Paris, 
etc.,  followed.  Met  Jesse  Lasky  in  Paris  and  went  to  Hollywood 
(1929),  at  same  time  as  Maurice  Chevalier.  Both  appeared  in 
"Paramount  on  Parade” — but  only  Chevalier  made  a hit. 
Martini  returned  to  opera  and  had  sensational  Metropolitan 
debut  in  1934. 

Returned  to  Lasky  in  Hollywood,  and  in  1935  made  “Here’s 
To  Romance,"  film  success.  1936— “The  Gay  Desperado." 


MERKEL,  UNA,  M.G.M.  featured  player,  was  born  at  Coving- 
ton, Kentucky,  December  1907,  and  went  to  a dramatic  school 
in  New  York. 

First  job  on  the  stage  lasted  2 weeks,  second  withdrawn 
after  3 weeks,  but  Una  persevered.  Was  praised  by  critics 
for  her  work  in  “Coquette,”  1927,  and  was  chosen  by  D.  W. 
Griffith  for  role  of  Ann  Rutledge  in  “Abraham  Lincoln.” 

Cultivated  her  native  comedy  gifts  with  Fox  Films  in  “Six- 
Cylinder  Love,”  “Daddy  Long  Legs,”  etc.,  and  was  then 
signed  by  M.G.M.,  for  whom  she  has  played  long  succession  of 
comedy  roles.  Recent  films  : “Broadway  Melody  of  1936," 
“Riff  Raff,"  “Born  To  Dance.” 


MARX  BROTHERS  are 
Groucho  (Julius),  with 
moustache  and  cigar  ; Harpo 
(Arthur),  silent,  blonde  wig, 
plays  harp;  Chico  (Leonard), 
battered  hat,  Italian-Ameri- 
can  accent,  plays  piano. 

Groucho  was  born  1895, 

Harpo  1893,  Chico  1891. 

With  their  brothers  Gummo 
and  Zeppo  (now  in  business), 
were  born  in  New  York  and 
brought  up  in  poverty. 

Mother  trained  them  for 
theatre — at  first  Chico  and  Harpo  playing  pianos,  Gummo  and  Groucho  singing.  Harpo 
gave  up  and  became  hotel  clerk.  When  brothers  went  on  tour  mother  insisted  on  his  going. 
In  protest  he  refused  to  speak — and  his  pantomime  brought  house  down. 

Parted  during  War,  re-united  1923  and  made  first  Broadway  hit.  Screen  debut:  "The 
Cocoanuts”  (1929).  Greatest  success  : “A  Night  at  the  Opera”  (1936).  Latest  : “A 
Day  at  the  Races.” 

All  three  are  expert  serious  musicians,  Groucho  being  considered  one  of  the  finest  living 
guitar  players,  and  all  of  them  able  to  play  at  least  three  instruments.  Harpo  and  Chico  are 
rated  among  U.S.’s  best  bridge  players.  Groucho  has  been  married  16  years,  Chico  20  years, 
and  Harpo  married  actress,  Susan  Fleming,  1936. 

Other  films  are  : “Animal  Crackers,”  "Monkey  Business,”  "Horsefeathers."  “Duck 
Soup." 

.Zeppo  (the  youngest,  born  1901)  left  the  other  three  in  1935. 


MILLAND,  RAY,  real  name  Jack  Milland,  is  an  Irishman  and 
was  born  in  Drogheda,  Jan.  3rd,  1905.  Married  to  Muriel 
Weber. 

After  appearing  on  the  stage  and  in  British  films,  went  to 
Hollywood  for  Warner  Bros. 

Took  small  parts,  did  not  have  much  luck  ; went  to  M.G.M. 
Did  not  have  much  luck  there  either.  Third  time  was  given 
a break  by  Paramount  in  a Western.  This  time  Ray  shot 
ahead  and  Paramount  decided  to  groom  him  for  stardom. 

Films  include  “Payment  Deferred,”  “Bolero,"  “We're  Not 
Dressing,"  “The  Gilded  Lily,"  "Next  Time  We  Live,”  "Big 
Broadcast  of  1937,"  "Jungle  Princess." 


MILLS,  JOHN,  born  Suffolk,  1908,  was  a clerk  in  grain  business 
before  coming  to  London  to  try  the  stage.  Had  very  little 
luck  but  got  a small  job  in  musical  comedy  chorus. 

This  did  not  last  long.  Canvassed  from  door  to  door  for  a 
commercial  firm. 

Then  R.  C.  Sherriff  chose  him  to  play  part  of  Raleigh  in  a 
tour  of  “Journey's  End”  in  India. 

Films  include  : "The  Midshipmaid,”  "Brown  on  Resolu- 
tion," "Car  of  Dreams,"  “O.H.M.S." 

Showed  versatility  on  stage  in  1936,  by  going  from  Robert 
Donat’s  war  drama  “Red  Night"  into  farce  hit  “Aren’t  Men 
Beasts.” 


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MONTGOMERY,  DOUGLASS,  was  born  in  Los  Angeles  in 
1908.  Real  name  Robert  Douglas  Montgomery.  Started  on 
screen  as  Kent  Douglass  to  avoid  confusion  with  Robert 
Montgomery. 

Played  in  New  York  for  the  Theatre  Guild.  An  operation 
took  him  to  California  with  his  family  to  recuperate  and  he 
then  found  that  his  work  was  well  known  and  a contract 
awaiting  him  with  M.G.M. 

Appeared  in  “Paid'’  with  Joan  Crawford,  “Waterloo 
Bridge,”  “Little  Women,”  “Little  Man.  What  Now  ?”  and 
in  England  1936,  “Everything  Is  Thunder.” 


OBERON,  MERLE,  real  name  Estelle  Merle  O'Brien  Thompson, 
was  born  in  Tasmania  1911,  and  worked  as  telephone  operator 
in  Calcutta  office  before  coming  to  London  on  holiday  with 
uncle.  Refused  to  go  back,  became  dance  hostess  in  smart 
restaurant  and  did  film  crowd  work  until  seen  one  day  in 
studio  restaurant  by  Alexander  Korda.  Result — contract. 
Played  in  “Wedding  Rehearsal,”  “Men  of  To-morrow,”  then 
(1933),  made  world  hit  in  1J  minute  part  of  Ann  Boleyn  in 
/“The  Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII.” 

Went  to  Hollywood  1935,  and  has  made  “Folies  Bergere,” 
“Dark  Angel,”  “These  Three,”  “Beloved  Enemy.”  Returned 
to  England  1936,  for  “I,  Claudius.”  Unmarried. 


MONTGOMERY,  ROBERT.  M.G.M.  star,  was  born  in  Beacon. 
New  York.  May  21st,  1904.  Is  married  to  Elizabeth  Bryan 
Allen. 

Worked  on  a railway  when  his  father's  fortune  vanished  ; 
was  deck  hand  on  a Standard  Oil  tanker.  Got  his  chance  to 
do  bits  on  the  stage  through  a theatrical  friend. 

First  talkie  with  M.G.M.  was  “So  This  is  College.”  followed 
by  numerous  films  with  Garbo,  Norma  Shearer.  Joan  Crawford, 
Marion  Davies,  Tallulah  Bankhead,  Helen  Hayes. 

Notable  films  : “Forsaking  All  Others,”  “Private  Lives,” 
“The  Big  House,” — and  more  recently  “Petticoat  Fever,” 
“Suicide  Club,”  “Piccadilly  Jim,”  “Night  Must  Fall.” 


O’BRIEN,  PAT,  born  Milwaukee,  1899,  began  in  pictures  with 
the  old  Kalem  Company,  New  York.  Full  name  William 
Patrick  O’Brien. 

Began  his  stage  career  at  instance  of  James  Gleason,  who 
saw  him  in  amateur  show.  As  a result,  Pat  went  on  tour,  his 
first  professional  part  being  in  “Way  Down  East.” 

Had  successful  run  of  parts,  then  bad  luck  and  was  going 
into  business  as  salesman  when  Howard  Hughes  gave  him  star 
part  in  “The  Front  Page. 

Is  married  to  former  actress,  Eloise  Taylor. 

Films  include  : “Oil  for  the  Lamps  of  China,”  “Page  Miss 
Glory,”  “Ceiling  Zero,”  “China  Clipper.” 


MOORE,  GRACE,  was  born  in  Jellico.  Tennessee,  1901.  As  a 
child,  wanted  to  become  a missionary. 

Sent  to  smart  Ward-Belmont  finishing  school  at  Nashville, 
then  to  musical  academy  near  Washington. 

Made  debut  at  Washington,  1918. 

Parents  opposed  it.  so  she  ran  away  to  New  York,  sang  at 
cafes  and  on  tour. 

Was  given  lead  by  Irving  Berlin  in  “Music  Box”  revue,  1923. 
and  made  Metropolitan  Opera  debut,  1928. 

Entered  films  with  “Jenny  Lind.”  but  made  present  fame 
with  “One  Night  of  Love.”  Films  since  : “Love  Me  For  Ever” 
“The  King  Steps  Out,”  “Interlude.” 


OLAND,  WARNER,  creator  of  famous  screen  detective  Charlie 
Chan,  was  born  at  Umea,  Sweden,  October  1880  ; is  married 
to  Edith  Shearn. 

Began  with  stock  company  in  Boston  where  he  was  educated, 
toured  U.S.  for  20  years  ; played  Shakespeare  and  Ibsen. 
Toured  the  world  several  times. 

First  film  was  “The  Jazz  Singer.”  Became  famous  for 
Oriental  roles  and  the  Chan  series  of  successes  began.  Recent 
films  include  : “Charlie  Chan  in  Egypt,”  “Charlie  Chan  in 
Shanghai,”  “Charlie  Chan’s  Secret.” 

His  hobbies  are  completely  Occidental,  however,  including 
golf,  tennis  and  running  a ranch. 


MORGAN,  FRANK,  real  name  Wupperman,  born  in  New 
York,  1890,  graduated  from  Cornell  University,  worked  at 
selling  real  estate,  punching  cows,  soliciting  newspaper  ads., 
selling  tooth-brushes  and  working  with  his  father’s  famous 
Angostura  Bitters  Company  before  going  on  the  stage  in  a 
vaudeville  skit.  This  was  followed  by  the  juvenile  lead  in 
“Mr.  Wu“  in  1914,  and  leading  roles  in  several  silent  pictures 
with  the  old  Vitagraph  company.  He  returned  to  the  stage, 
then  made  debut  in  talkies  in  1932. 

Films  include  : “When  Ladies  Meet.”  “Cat  and  the  Fiddle,” 
"Imperfect  Lady,”  “Suicide  Club,”  “Dimples.” 

Elder  brother,  Ralph,  is  also  prominent  screen  player. 


OLIVER,  EDNA  MAY,  real  name  Edna  May  Nutter,  born  Boston. 

Descendant  of  a President  of  the  U.S.  Financial  troubles  forced 
her  to  give  up  operatic  career  and  she  became  an  actress  in 
musical  comedy  and  drama,  appearing  on  Broadway  for  several 
years.  Worked  as  a dressmaker  and  a milliner  “between 
seasons.” 

First  hit  was  “Show  Boat”  and  she  signed  a film  contract  at 
the  end  of  the  run  of  the  play. 

Greatest  hits  : “David  Copperfield,”  “A  Tale  of  Two 
Cities,”  and  “Romeo  and  Juliet.” 

Has  also  been  teamed  with  James  Gleason  in  series  of  Radio 
detective  films. 


MUIR.  JEAN,  real  name  Fullarton,  was  born  New  York,  1911, 
of  Scots-American  parents.  Educated  at  Dwight  School, 
Englewood.  N.J.  and  at  the  Sorbonne.  Paris. 

At  school  was  president  of  Dramatic  Club  and  began  pro- 
fessional career  as  understudy  in  “Bird  in  Hand.”  Leading 
lady  became  ill  and  Jean  took  her  place. 

After  this  went  back  to  stock  companies  again  till  a Warner 
Bros,  scout  spotted  her  and  gave  her  a contract. 

Films  include  : “Life  Begins,”  “The  World  Changes.” 
“As  the  Earth  Turns,”  “Desirable,”  “Oil  for  the  Lamps  of 
China,”  “A  Midsummer  Night’s  Dream,”  “Stars  Over  Broad- 
way.” 


OLIVIER.  LAURENCE,  born  Dorking,  Surrey,  1907,  son  of  a 
clergyman.  Made  his  acting  debut  at  Stratford-on-Avon 
Festival  Theatre,  as  Katherine  in  “The  Taming  of  the  Shrew” — 
a special  all-boys  production — in  1922.  Joined  the  Birmingham 
Repertory  Company  and  spent  two  years  there.  Played 
Stanhope  in  the  original  production  of  “Journey’s  End.” 

Was  in  Hollywood  in  1930,  but  did  not  like  it  and  since 
return  has  built  present  position  as  one  of  foremost  young 
actors. 

Films  include  : “Potiphar’s  Wife.”  “Yellow  Passport,” 
“Moscow  Nights.”  “As  You  Like  It,”  “Fire  Over  England.” 
Is  married  to  Jill  Esmond  and  has  one  child. 


MUNI.  PAUL,  was  born  in  Lemberg,  Austria,  1895,  but  edu- 
cated in  New  York.  Real  name  is  Muni  Weisenfreund.  His 
parents  were  poor  ; his  father  died  when  he  was  15. 

At  times  he  and  his  mother,  also  on  the  stage,  had  to  sleep 
in  waiting-rooms  when  on  tour.  From  1908  to  1926  played 
largely  in  Yiddish  theatres  ; then  was  seen  by  Sam  Harris, 
producer,  and  made  an  instant  success  in  “We  Americans.” 
Film  career  began  with  Fox  in  1928  ; with  “Scarface” 
in  1932,  Muni’s  fame  was  established. 

Films  include  : “I  am  a Fugitive  From  a Chain  Gang,” 
“Black  Fury,”  “The  Story  of  Louis  Pasteur,”  “The  Good 
Earth.” 


O'SULLIVAN,  MAUREEN,  is  a Dublin  girl,  born  May,  1911, 
daughter  of  a major  in  the  Connaught  Rangers.  Owes  her 
screen  career  to  the  fact  that  in  1930  Frank  Borzage  was 
making  “Song  o’  My  Heart”  with  John  McCormack  in  Ireland. 

Borzage  saw  her  in  a cafe  and  offered  her  the  part  of  a colleen 
in  the  film.  Started  Maureen  in  films.  She  had  had  no  idea  of 
them  till  then.  Made  several  films  for  Fox. 

First  M.G.M.  role  was  in  “Tarzan  the  Ape  Man”  and  has 
been  in  many  excellent  pictures  since,  including  : “The  Thin 
Man,”  “Barretts  of  Wimpole  Street.”  “Anna  Karenina,” 
“Tarzan  Escapes." 

Married  John  Farrow.  Hollywood  writer,  1936. 


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NEAGLE,  ANNA,  real  name  Marjorie  Robertson,  born  London, 
Oct.,  1908.  Taught  ballroom  dancing  and  was  finalist  in  world 
championship.  Became  chorus  girl  in  Cochran  and  Chariot 
shows  and  while  in  “Stand  Up  and  Sing”  with  Jack  Buchanan 
began  film  career  which  has  made  her  one  of  Britain’s  most 
popular  stars  in  a few  years. 

Tells  of  her  rise  to  success  in  article  on  Page  75. 

Films  include  : “Goodnight  Vienna,”  “Flag  Lieutenant,” 
“Little  Damozel,”  “Bitter  Sweet,”  “Nell  Gwyn,”  “Peg  of 
Old  Drury,”  “Limelight,”  “The  Three  Maxims,”  “London 
M elody.” 

Unmarried. 


PARKER,  JEAN,  real  name  Mae  Green,  was  born  Montana.  1917. 

Her  picture  was  being  used  in  connection  with  the  adver- 
tising of  the  Olympic  Games  four  years  ago  in  California. 
An  M.G.M.  talent  scout  saw  the  picture,  liked  it,  and  requested 
Jean  to  come  to  the  studios  for  a test. 

Jean  was  out  hiking  with  some  friends  and  said  she  would 
come  next  day.  This  staggered  and  impressed  the  officials 
of  M.G.M.  who  forthwith  gave  her  a contract. 

Was  in  “Gabriel  Over  the  White  House."  “Girl  I Made,” 
“Sequoia,”  “Murder  in  the  Fleet. “ etc.  Came  to  England 
1935,  and  played  heroine  of  Korda  hit,  “Ghost  Goes  West.” 
Married  New  York  newspaper  man,  George  Macdonald. 


OAKIE,  JACK,  was  born  in  Sedalia,  Missouri,  33  years  ago. 
Was  a clerk  in  a small  New  York  office  but  had  a way  of  making 
people  laugh.  Fay  Leslie,  impresario,  thought  he  could  make 
more  people  laugh  and  engaged  him  as  partner  in  Junior 
League  Follies. 

They  did  several  shows  together  and  worked  in  vaudeville. 

Went  to  Hollywood,  and  crashed  into  Westley  Ruggles  film 
“Finders  Keepers,”  by  hailing  startled  director  as  long-lost 
friend. 

As  a result,  Paramount  gave  him  a part  with  Clara  Bow  in 
“The  Fleet’s  In”  and  Jack’s  name  was  made. 

Married  Venita  Varden,  dancer,  1936. 


PATERSON,  PAT,  is  the  daughter  of  a Bradford  wool  merchant 
and  was  born  at  Bradford,  April  1911.  Married  to  film  star 
Charles  Boyer. 

Appeared  in  pantomime  at  age  of  10 — “Babes  in  the  Wood.” 

Father  opposed  her  going  on  stage,  but  at  16  she  ran  away 
and  joined  touring  company  of  “Stop  Flirting."  Her  success 
in  this  reconciled  her  family  to  the  career  she  had  chosen. 

After  making  several  films  for  Fox-British.  went  to  Holly- 
wood and  appeared  in  “Bottoms  Up."  Other  films  : “Lottery 
Lover,”  “Spendthrift.” 

Now  under  contract  to  Walter  Wanger,  as  is  her  husband 
also. 


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PENDLETON,  NAT,  was  born  Davenport,  Iowa,  1899,  and 
took  an  engineering  degree  at  Columbia  University. 

Was  in  business  in  Spain  and  Portugal  until  1921,  when  he 
returned  to  America  and  formed  True  Story  Films  Corporation. 

After  chat  became  professional  wrestler  and  won  World's 
Amateur  Heavyweight  Championship  at  Amsterdam  Olympic 
Games.  Played  several  film  parts  in  between  fights  for  old 
Lubin  Company,  Famous-Players-Lasky  and  Cosmopolitan. 

Talkie  debut  was  in  “The  Laughing  Lady’’  and  has  made 
many  pictures  for  M.G.M.  since,  including  “The  Thin  Man,’’ 
“100%  Pure,’’  “Reckless,”  “Garden  Murder  Case.’’ 

Still  wrestles  as  a hobby. 


PILBEAM,  NOVA,  was  born  Wimbledon,  Nov.,  1919,  daughter 
of  Arnold  Pilbeam,  late  Sir  Nigel  Playfair's  manager.  Real 
name  Nova  Margery — “the  new  Margery"  to  avoid  confusion 
with  her  mother. 

She  studied  dancing  at  Royal  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art  and 
gained  scholarship  in  elocution  there.  Made  stage  debut  at 
age  of  12.  and  played  Marigold  in  “Toad  of  Toad  Hall,”  Ellen 
in  “Gallows  Glorious.’’  etc. 

In  1934,  Director  Berthold  Viertel  chose  her  to  play  in  G.B. 
film,  “Little  Friend.”  Has  since  appeared  in  “The  Man  Who 
Knew  Too  Much,”  “Tudor  Rose,’’  and  on  stage  as  Peter  Pan 
and  in  “The  Lady  of  La  Paz,"  which  is  her  latest  film. 


PITTS,  ZASU,  born  Paterson,  Kansas,  1898. 

Name  Zasu  is  from  the  last  two  letters  of  her  Aunt  Liza 
and  first  two  letters  of  Aunt  Susan.  Made  her  first  film 
with  Mary  Pickford  in  “Little  Princess”  (1917). 

Though  a comedienne,  Zasu  leapt  into  fame  by  her  tragic 
performance  in  “Greed”  with  Erich  von  Stroheim  (1925). 

Has  since  returned  to  “fluttery”  comedy,  parts  include  : 
“Dames,”  “Mrs.  Wiggs  of  the  Cabbage  Patch,”  “Ruggles  of 
Red  Gap,’’  “Going  Highbrow.” 

Came  to  England  to  make  her  first  British  film  at  end  of  1936. 

Married  (1)  Tom  Gallery.  (2)  Edward  Woodall.  Has 
daughter  and  adopted  son. 


PONS,  LILY,  was  born  Cannes,  1907.  Started  out  to  be  a 
pianist.  After  three  years  study  of  singing,  made  debut  at 
Opera  House,  Mulhouse,  Alsace.  Engagements  with  minor 
opera  companies  followed  and  when  Gatti-Casazza  presented 
her  at  New  York  Metropolitan  House  in  Jan.,  1931,  she  was 
unknown  to  the  major  opera  world. 

It  was  most  sensational  operatic  debut  in  recent  times. 
Came  to  screen  late  1935,  in  “I  Dream  Too  Much,”  Has 
since  made  “The  Girl  From  Paris.” 

Married  August  Mesritz,  music  critic  (dissolved),  and  became 
engaged  to  Andre  Kostelanetz,  orchestral  conductor,  1936. 
Five  feet  tall,  black  hair,  dark  eyes. 


POWELL,  DICK,  Warners’  star,  is  Richard  E.  Powell,  born  at 
Mount  View,  Arkansas,  November  1906,  began  as  a church 
singer,  then  become  soloist  in  concerts  at  Louisville,  Kentucky. 

Sang  on  radio,  and  was  a theatre  Master  of  Ceremonies  for 
three  years.  At  one  time  in  a vaudeville  act  with  Ginger 
Rogers. 

Made  screen  debut  1932,  in  “Blessed  Event.”  Films  include: 
“42nd  Street,”  “Twenty  Million  Sweethearts,”  “Midsummer 
Night’s  Dream,"  “Page  Miss  Glory,”  “Thanks  a Million,” 
“On  the  Avenue,”  “Gold  Diggers  of  1937.” 

Six  feet  tall,  with  red  hair,  blue  eyes.  Married  Joan 
Blondell,  1936. 


POWELL,  ELEANOR,  born  Springfields,  Mass.,  1914.  Father 
died  before  she  was  a year  old.  Mother  sent  child  to  dancing 
class  to  cure  shyness.  Appeared  on  stage  as  child  ballet 
dancer,  but  at  16  failed  to  find  work  because  she  could  not  tap 
dance.  Learned  and  obtained  part  in  “Follow  Through.” 
In  1934  was  adjudged  by  experts  “World’s  Greatest  Feminine 
Tap  Dancer.”  M.G.M.  made  film  tests  and  gambled  on  her 
for  lead  in  “Broadway  Melody  of  1936.” 

Became  star  at  once.  Fell  ill  through  overwork,  but 
returned  to  Hollywood  to  make  “Born  to  Dance.”  Un- 
married, doesn’t  smoke  or  drink.  Has  chestnut  hair  and  blue 
eyes. 


POWELL,  WILLIAM,  was  born  in  Kansas  City,  July  29th,  1892, 
Went  to  American  Academy  of  Dramatic  Arts,  New  York, 
became  an  actor  at  19,  and  started  in  films  ten  years  later. 
Played  in  “Beau  Geste,”  “The  Last  Command,”  “Inter- 
ference,” etc.,  but  though  a star  he  did  not  ascend  to  his 
present  fame  until  about  1933,  when  he  made  “One  Way 
Passage,”  following  with  his  great  hit,  “The  Thin  Man,”  in 
1934.  This  created  the  now  famous  team  of  Powell  and  Myrna  Loy. 

Recent  films  include  : “Rendezvous,”  “The  Great  Ziegfeld,” 
“The  Ex-Mrs.  Bradford,”  “Libelled  Lady”  and  “After  The 
Thin  Man.”  Second  marriage — to  Carole  Lombard — was 
dissolved. 


POWER,  TYRONE,  born  America,  1914,  son  of  famous  actor 
of  same  name.  First  stage  appearance  was  at  the  age  of  seven. 

In  1931  his  father  went  to  Hollywood  to  play  in  “The 
Miracle  Man,”  and  Junior  went  too.  Tried  to  find  film  work 
for  himself  but  was  unsuccessful  and  returning  to  New  York, 
obtained  small  stage  parts  and  radio  engagements. 

Big  chance  came  in  1934  when  he  was  chosen  for  important 
role  in  “Romance,”  with  Leontovitch  on  Broadway.  Made 
other  hits  in  “Romeo  and  Juliet,”  and  “Joan  of  Arc.” 

Was  tested  for  films  by  Twentieth  Century-Fox  and  given  a 
seven  years  contract  and  big  part  in  “Lloyds  of  London.” 
Also  made  “Love  Is  News,”  with  Loretta  Young. 


RAFT,  GEORGE,  is  of  German  and  Italian  parentage,  born  in 
New  York,  and  was  a former  boxer  and  baseball  player. 

After  trying  various  other  jobs,  Raft  became  a dancer  and 
danced  at  New  York  night  clubs  and  later  at  smart  West  End 
clubs  in  London. 

Made  his  screen  mark  as  a gangster  in  “Quick  Millions,”  and 
“Scarface.” 

Was  promoted  quickly  to  starring  and  made  “Dancers  in 
the  Dark,”  “Night  After  Night,”  “Bolero,”  “The  Trumpet 
Blows,”  “Rumba,”  “Yours  for  the  Asking.” 

Five  feet  10  inches  tall,  with  black  hair  and  brown  eyes. 

Hobbies — baseball,  boxing,  and  buying  new  clothes. 


RAINER,  LUISE,  born  in  Vienna  1912,  of  wealthy  parents. 
Fortune  dwindled  and  she  attended  an  audition  on  the  stage 
of  the  Dumont  Theatre  in  Dusseldorf.  Found  herself  with  the 
most  important  role  of  the  season,  and  remained  for  two 
years.  Was  seen  by  Max  Reinhardt  and  played  with  his  company 
for  three  years. 

Went  to  Hollywood  for  M.G.M.  and  her  performance 
opposite  William  Powell  in  “Escapade”  (her  first  role  in 
English),  made  her  a star  overnight.  Other  films  : “Great 
Ziegfeld,”  “Good  Earth.”  Black  hair  and  brown  eyes. 

Married,  Jan.  1937,  Clifford  Odets,  young  American  play- 
wright and  scenario  writer. 


RAINS,  CLAUDE,  was  born  London,  1889,  and  was  once  a 
cal!  boy  at  His  Majesty’s  Theatre. 

His  first  stage  appearance  was  in  “Sweet  Nell  of  Old  Drury,” 
at  age  of  11. 

Won  overnight  success  in  film  “The  Invisible  Man.” 

Was  chosen  by  Ben  Hecht  and  Charles  MacArthur  to  star  in 
“Crime  Without  Passion”  (1934).  Then  came  to  London 
under  a Gaumont-British  contract  and  starred  in  “The  Clair- 
voyant” with  Fay  Wray. 

Has  since  returned  to  Hollywood,  where  his  films  include 
“The  Man  Who  Reclaimed  His  Head,”  “The  Last  Outpost,” 
“Anthony  Adverse.” 


RATHBONE,  BASIL,  was  born  in  South  Africa,  June,  1892, 
and  started  his  acting  career  in  Shakespeare  in  1912,  in  England. 

Went  to  America  for  “The  Czarina,”  and  made  “The  Masked 
Bride,”  with  Mae  Murray  at  M.G.M.  After  other  New  York 
stage  plays  returned  to  Hollywood  for  “The  Last  of  Mrs. 
Cheyney,”  with  Norma  Shearer,  and  was  signed  by  M.G.M. 

Made  “Sin  Takes  a Holiday,”  “A  Woman  Commands,”  etc., 
then  returned  to  England  and  made  “One  Precious  Year,” 
“Loyalties.”  Back  in  Hollywood  (1935),  played  in  “David 
Copperfield,”  “Anna  Karenina,”  “A  Tale  of  Two  Cities,” 
and  (1936)  “Romeo  and  Juliet.”  Then,  in  England,  “Love 
From  a Stranger.”  Married  to  Ouida  Bergere,  writer. 


RATOFF,  GREGORY,  was  born  Samara,  Russia,  April,  1897, 
and  educated  at  (then)  St.  Petersburg. 

Made  stage  debut  at  Imperial  Theatre,  Moscow,  and  remained 
there  several  years. 

Married  Eugenie  Leontovitch,  actress,  and  together  they 
went  to  America  in  1922. 

After  a series  of  play  successes  went  to  Hollywood  in  1932, 
for  “Melody  of  Life,”  a serious  part,  but  later  became  famous 
as  screen  comedian. 

Other  films  include  : “What  Price  Hollywood,”  “Pro- 
fessional Sweetheart,”  “I’m  No  Angel,”  “18  Minutes”  (in 
England),  “The  Road  to  Glory,”  "Sing,  Baby,  Sing.” 


RAY,  RENE,  was  born  in  London,  September  26th,  1911,  and 
ran  away  from  school  to  go  on  the  stage. 

Obtained  a part  as  an  extra  but  couldn’t  see  herself  in  the 
picture  when  it  was  screened.  First  films  were  “Palais  de 
Danse,”  and  “Young  Woodley.” 

Appeared  in  half  a dozen  other  films  before  her  excellent 
work  as  the  landlady's  daughter  in  “The  Dominant  Sex,”  at 
the  Aldwych  Theatre,  brought  her  a contract  with  Gaumont- 
British. 

Appeared  with  Conrad  Veidt  in  “Passing  of  the  Third  Floor 
Back,”  “His  Lordship”  with  George  Arliss. 

Married  composer  George  Posford,  1936. 


ROBESON,  PAUL,  was  born  in  New  Jersey,  1898,  son  of  a 
negro  preacher,  who  escaped  from  slavery.  Educated  at 
Rutgers  University  and  won  many  distinctions. 

Became  a member  of  the  all-American  football  team. 
Became  a law  graduate  and  joined  a firm  of  solicitors,  but  gave 
it  up  “on  account  of  race  prejudice.” 

This  was  the  beginning  of  his  career  as  actor  and  singer. 
Appeared  in  “All  God’s  Chillun  Got  Wings"  and  “Emperor 
Jones”  with  immense  success,  and  made  many  concert  tours. 
Greatest  hit  in  “Show  Boat,”  which  he  filmed  later. 

Other  films  include  : “Emperor  Jones,”  “Sanders  of  the 
River,”  “Song  of  Freedom,”  “King  Solomon’s  Mines.” 


ROBINSON,  EDWARD  G.,  character  actor,  was  born  in 
Bucharest,  Rumania,  Dec.  12th,  1893,  and  went  to  Columbia 
University. 

Began  in  amateur  theatricals,  wrote  “Bells  of  Conscience” 
for  variety  stage  and  appeared  in  it  himself.  Was  in  “The 
Bright  Shawl”  with  Richard  Barthelmess  (1923). 

Eight  years  later  came  into  prominence  in  films  with  “Little 
Caesar,”  then  “Five  Star  Final,”  etc. 

Others  include  : “Two  Seconds,”  “Tiger  Shark,”  “Silver 
Dollar,”  “Barbary  Coast,”  “Bullets  or  Ballots,”  “Thunder  in 
the  City”  (in  England). 

Is  married  to  Gladys  Lloyd. 


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ROBSON,  FLORA,  was  born  at  South  Shields,  Durham,  1902. 
Studied  at  the  Royal  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art,  London,  and 
was  a bronze  medallist,  1921.  Made  her  stage  debut  in  that 
year,  in  Shakespearean  and  other  repertory.  In  1924  left  the 
stage,  and  did  welfare  work  at  a large  factory  for  nearly  four 
years.  Returned  to  the  stage  as  a member  of  Anmer  Hall’s 
Cambridge  Festival  Theatre  Company,  and  in  1932  made 
striking  success  in  “The  Anatomist”  at  Westminster  Theatre. 

Since  then  has  been  regarded  as  one  of  England’s 
finest  actresses. 

Entered  films  in  1931.  Made  “Dance,  Pretty  Lady,” 
“Catherine  the  Great,”  and  “Fire  Over  England.” 


SIDNEY,  SYLVIA,  was  born  New  York,  Aug.  1910. 

Went  on  stage  and  while  playing  14-week  repertory  engage- 
ment in  Denver  was  invited  to  Hollywood  for  a picture.  Made 
it  and  returned  to  New  York  stage. 

Was  in  stage  play  of  “Bad  Girl”  when  Paramount  chose  her 
for  “City  Streets”  in  which  she  gave  famous  performance^  931 ) 
Films  include  : “Miracle  Man,”  “Ladies  of  the  Big  House,” 
“Madame  Butterfly,”  “Jennie  Gerhardt,”  “Accent  on  Youth,” 
“Mary  Burns,  Fugitive,”  “Trail  of  the  Lonesome  Pine,” 
“Fury,”  “Sabotage,”  “You  Only  Live  Once.” 

Has  dark  brown  hair,  and  blue  eyes.  Marriage  to  Bennett 
Cerf,  New  York  publisher,  was  dissolved. 


ROBSON,  MAY,  daughter  of  a British  naval  captain,  was  born 
in  1865  at  Melbourne,  Australia.  Went  to  America  as  a child 
and  made  her  stage  debut,  1883. 

Speedily  acquired  a reputation,  especially  in  character  parts 
of  elderly  people.  First  film  role  was  in  “The  Angel  of 
Broadway”  for  Pathe. 

Was  placed  under  contract  by  M.G.M.  and  endeared  herself 
to  filmgoers  by  her  peppery,  energetic  “old  ladies”  with 
hearts  of  gold. 

Notable  films  : “Letty  Lynton,”  “Men  Must  Fight,”  “White 
Sister,”  and — her  greatest  personal  success — “Lady  For  a 
Day”  ("Apple  Annie"). 


SIMON,  SIMONE  (pronounced  Seemong,  Seemoan),  was  born 
Marseilles,  1914,  and  was  taken  at  age  of  10  to  Madagascar, 
where  her  father  had  a graphite  mine.  Educated  at  various 
places  including  Berlin  and  Turin,  and  reached  Paris  at  the  age 
of  15.  determined  to  be  a sculptor. 

Was  sitting  in  cafe  one  day  when  a Russian  film  producer 
approached  her.  She  snubbed  him.  He  persisted  and  she 
made  a film  for  him — aged  17.  Went  on  making  films  and  at 
20  was  a star.  Signed  for  Hollywood  by  Fox. 

Made  English-speaking  debut  and  was  immediate  hit  in 
America  in  “Girl’s  Dormitory.”  Also  “Ladies  in  Love.” 
Red-gold  hair,  blue  green  eyes,  freckles.  Unmarried. 


ROGERS,  GINGER,  real  name  Virginia  Katherine  McMath, 
born  Independence,  Missouri,  July  1911.  Marriages  to  Jack 
Pepper  and  Lew  Ayres — dissolved. 

Danced  her  way  to  a Charleston  championship  in  Texas  and 
on  to  stage.  Played  in  several  New  York  shows  and  in  films 
at  Long  Island. 

Then  to  Hollywood  for  “The  Tip-Off,”  “42nd  Street/* 
“Gold  Diggers  of  1933,”  “20  Million  Sweethearts,”  etc. 

Scored  her  greatest  hits  with  Fred  Astaire  in  “Flying  Down 
to  Rio,”  “Gay  Divorce,”  “Roberta,”  “Top  Hat,”  “Follow 
the  Fleet,”  “Swing  Time.” 

Red  hair,  brown  eyes. 


SINCLAIR,  HUGH,  born  London,  1903,  educated  Charter- 
house.  Went  to  Royal  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art  and  made 
stage  debut  in  1922,  in  “Pygmalion.”  Spent  that  year  and 
next  with  the  Macdona  Company,  and  played  in  all  Shaw.  In 
“Chariot’s  Revue,”  understudied  Jack  Buchanan.  Went  to 
America  and  quickly  built  a reputation  for  himself  there. 

In  England,  1933,  was  Elisabeth  Bergner’s  leading  man  in  her 
first  English  play,  “Escape  Me  Never,”  and  played  it  also  on 
the  screen. 

Films  since  include  : “The  Marriage  of  Corbal”  and 
“Strangers  on  Honeymoon.” 

Is  married  to  Valerie  Taylor,  and  has  one  child. 


ROSS,  SHIRLEY,  real  name  Bernice  Gaunt,  was  born  in  Omaha, 
Nebraska,  1916,  but  went  to  school  in  Hollywood. 

Showed  great  promise  as  pianist  and  singer,  gave  ten  concerts 
as  schoolgirl  pianist. 

Gus  Arnheim,  famous  band  leader,  signed  her  to  sing  with 
his  band.  Toured,  and  then  came  to  fashionable  Beverly 
Wilshire  Hotel,  Hollywood. 

First  went  into  films  for  M.G.M.,  appearing  in  “100  Per  Cent. 
Pure,”  and  “ Blonde  Bombshell,”  with  Jean  Harlow,  and 
“Merry  Widow,”  “Age  of  Indiscretion.”  Paramount  then 
chose  her  for  lead  in  “Big  Broadcast  of  1937,”  her  first 
starring  film.  Has  since  made  “Hideaway  Girl.” 


SKIPWORTH,  ALISON,  born  London,  July.  1875.  Has  been 
acting  for  34  years  in  more  than  100  plays  and  films.  Trained 
as  a singer. 

Claims  to  have  played  in  20  Broadway  failures  ! First 
appearance  on  American  stage  was  in  “The  Artist’s  Model” 
which  Charles  Frohman  presented. 

Went  into  films  in  silent  screen  version  of  her  stage  success 
“The  Swan.”  Returned  to  stage  for  six  years,  then  back  to 
films  in  “The  Circle.” 

Notable  films  : “If  I Had  a Million,”  “Song  of  Songs,” 
“Alice  in  Wonderland,”  “Six  of  a Kind,”  “Thank  Your  Stars,” 
“Devil  is  a Woman,”  “Dangerous,”  “Princess  Comes  Across” 


kUGGLES,  CHARLIE,  was  born  in  Los  Angeles,  where  his 
father  was  in  wholesale  drug  business.  Was  intended  as  a 
doctor. 

But  Charlie  longed  for  the  footlights,  and  obtained  small 
part  in  Barrie’s  “Admirable  Crichton.” 

Joined  stock  companies  and  toured  : played  “old  man” 
parts  for  8 years  before  becoming  a juvenile  ; Starred  on 
New  York  stage.  Made  silent  films. 

Talkie  debut  was  as  drunken  reporter  in  “Gentlemen  of 
the  Press”  (Paramount). 

Recent  films  : “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap,”  “Anything  Goes,” 
“Early  to  Bed,”  "Wives  Never  Know.” 


RUSSELL,  ROSALIND,  was  born  in  Waterbury,  Connecticut, 
and  came  to  films  via  an  apprenticeship  in  “tent  shows," 
repertory  companies  and  the  New  York  stage.  Her  father 
was  a prosperous  lawyer  and  her  mother  the  editor  of  “Vogue” 

When  she  first  went  to  Hollywood  declined  to  play  leading 
parts  till  she  had  more  film  experience  and  took  a small  part 
in  "Evelyn  Prentice”  (M.G.M. — 1934). 

After  increasingly  good  parts  In  “Forsaking  All  Others,” 
“China  Seas,”  etc.,  she  was  starred  in  “Rendezvous”  with 
William  Powell,  and  made  a hit.  Notable  films  since  include  : 
“Suicide  Club,”  “Under  Two  Flags,”  “Craig’s  Wife.” 
Unmarried. 


SCOTT,  RANDOLPH,  was  born  at  Orange,  Virginia,  Jan.,  1903, 
son  of  administrative  engineer.  Played  in  college  shows,  but 
decided  to  study  textile  manufacture.  After  year’s  tour  of 
Europe  and  two  years’  work,  decided  he  would  like  to  see 
Hollywood.  Joined  Pasadena  Community  Playhouse  and 
stayed  eight  months,  rising  to  juvenile  lead. 

Was  seen  by  Paramount  and  signed  for  “Sky  Bride,”  his 
first  film,  1931. 

Other  films  include:  “To  the  Last  Man,”  “Roberta,” 
“So  Red  the  Rose,”  “Follow  the  Fleet,”  “And  Sudden  Death,” 
“Go  West,  Young  Man.” 

Married  1936,  a member  of  the  famous  family  of  Dupont. 


SHEARER,  NORMA, was  born  in  a Montreal  suburb  in  Aug. 1904 

Went  to  New  York  1920,  but  could  not  find  stage  or  screen 
work  for  six  hard-up  months.  First  part  lasted  three  days  in 
a college  film.  Made  steady  progress  and  was  signed  for  Holly- 
wood by  Louis  B.  Mayer.  There  she  met  and  married  Irving 
Thalberg,  M.G.M.  production  chief  who  died  last  year.  Has 
two  children.  Notable  films  include  : “Trial  of  Mary  Dugan.” 
“Last  of  Mrs.  Cheyney,”  “The  Divorcee”  (best  performance 
of  the  year  award),  “Private  Lives,”  “Smilin’  Through.” 
“Barretts  of  Wimpole  Street,”  “Romeo  and  Juliet.”  Five 
feet  one  inch  tall,  brown  hair,  blue  eyes. 

Is  now  one  of  principal  shareholders  in  the  M.G.M. 


SMITH,  C.  AUBREY,  born  in  London,  1863.  Educated 
Charterhouse  and  Cambridge. 

Noted  cricketer,  touring  South  Africa  and  Australia. 

Began  provincial  tours  on  stage  in  1892  and  made  first 
London  appearance  in  “Prisoner  of  Zenda,”  1896. 

Screen  debut  was  in  1915.  Has  a long  succession  of  films 
to  his  credit  including  : “The  Bachelor  Father”  (which  he 
wrote  and  toured  on  stage),  “Luxury  Liner,”  “Morning 
Glory,”  “Bombshell,”  “Queen  Christina,”  “House  of 
Rothschild,”  “Caravan,”  “Gilded  Lily,”  “Clive  of  India,” 
“Bengal  Lancer,”  “Little  Lord  Fauntleroy,”  “Garden  of 
Allah.” 


SOTHERN,  ANN,  real  name  Harriette  Lake,  born  Valley 
City,  N.  Dakota,  Jan.  2nd,  1909,  is  of  Danish-English  descent. 

Toured  with  her  mother,  concert  singer  and  teacher.  Ann, 
herself,  won  several  awards  for  music.  Later  spent  3 years  at 
Washington  University. 

Was  given  chorus  work  in  musicals  to  do  by  M.G.M.  Then 
Florenz  Ziegfeld  took  her  to  New  York. 

Scored  heavily  in  “Of  Thee  I Sing”  on  Broadway  and  on 
tour.  Columbia  signed  her  for  “Let’s  Fall  in  Love”  and  she 
has  also  played  in  “Kid  Millions,”  “Eight  Bells,”  “Hooray  for 
Love,”  etc. 

Married  Roger  Pryor,  1936. 


STANDING,  SIR  GUY,  born  London,  Sept.  1873.  Knighted 
for  his  services  in  the  Navy  during  the  war.  Father  of  Kay 
Hammond,  English  stage  and  screen  actress. 

Disregarding  his  father's  advice,  became  an  actor  and  started 
earning  his  living  at  age  of  15.  Starved,  became  a sailor, 
served  on  a collier,  did  some  acting  ; was  actor  and  sailor 
simultaneously. 

Injured  during  the  war,  joined  Lord  Northcliffe’s  War 
mission  in  America.  While  taking  a holiday  there  was  per- 
suaded to  return  to  stage  and  became  Ethel  Barrymore’s 
leading  man.  Thence  to  films  ; which  include  “Bengal 
Lancer,”  “Gentlemen  of  the  Navy,”  “Palm  Springs  Affair.” 


STEN,  ANNA,  blonde  Russian  actress,  was  born  at  Kiev.  Her 
father  ran  a ballet  school  but  was  killed  in  1922  when  Anna 
was  twelve.  She  had  to  help  support  the  family. 

Studied  meanwhile  for  the  stage  but  had  to  give  it  up  and 
work  in  a restaurant.  Eventually  won  admission  to  Film 
Academy  at  age  of  15. 

Scored  big  success  in  Russian  film  of  “Yellow  Ticket.” 

Starred  with  Jannings  in  “The  Tempest”  and  with  Werner 
Krauss  in  “Brothers  Karamazov,”  before  going  to  Hollywood 
as  Goldwyn  star.  Made  “Lady  of  the  Boulevards,”  “Wedding 
Night.”  “We  Live  Again,”  Came  to  England  and  made  “A 
Woman  Alone,”  1936. 


STEWART,  JAMES,  was  born  Pennsylvania,  1911.  Educated 
Princetown  University.  Learned  acting  with  repertory 
companies,  met  Henry  Fonda,  who  was  doing  the  same,  and  the 
pair  became  close  friends. 

Made  New  York  debut  in  “Good-bye  Again”  and  was  stage 
manager  for  Jane  Cowl’s  production  of  “Camille,”  in  Boston. 
After  several  more  Broadway  hits,  was  signed  for  films  by 
M.G.M.  in  1935,  and  appeared  in  “The  Murder  Man.” 

Began  rise  to  prominence  in  1936,  through  work  in  “Rose 
Marie,”  “Wife  v.  Secretary,”  “Small  Town  Girl,”  “Next 
Time  We  Live,”  “Gorgeous  Hussy,”  “Born  to  Dance.” 

Six  feet  2L  ins.  tall,  brown  hair,  grey  eyes. 


STONE,  LEWIS,  born  Worcester,  Mass  1879,  got  his  first 
stage  chance  in  1901  and  made  his  first  film  1915.  Has  made 
more  than  50  since,  including  seven  with  Garbo. 

Served  in  two  wars — Spanish-American  and  Great  War, 
in  which  he  was  a Major. 

Has  two  daughters — Barbara,  aged  16,  and  elder  daughter 
Virginia,  on  Broadway  stage.  Married  to  Hazel  Wolf  (1931), 
his  third  wife. 

Notable  films  include  : “The  Big  House,”  “Secret  Six,” 
“Lullaby,”  “Grand  Hotel,”  “Small  Town  Girl,”  “The 
Unguarded  Hour.” 


TRACY,  SPENCER.  M.G.M.  star,  was  born  Milwaukee.  1900, 
and  is  married  to  Louise  Treadwell.  Has  one  son.  Went  from 
university  to  American  College  of  Dramatic  Art.  and  then  to 
stage  in  serious  plays.  “Bread,”  “Nigger  Rich,”  etc. 

Came  to  Hollywood’s  notice  in  same  play  as  Clark  Gable — 
“The  Last  Mile.”  Screen  debut  1930  and  since  has  proved 
himself  one  of  the  greatest  actors  with  films  like.  “20.000  years 
in  Sing  Sing,”  “The  Power  and  the  Glory,”  Recently  made 
hits  in  “Whipsaw,”  “San  Francisco,”  “Fury,”  “Libelled 
Lady,”  “Captains  Courageous.” 

Hobby — polo,  in  which  he  is  one  of  America’s  stars. 

Most  popular  man  in  Hollywood. 


VEIDT,  CONRAD,  was  born  in  Berlin,  Jan.  1893,  and  was  a 
stage  pupil  of  Max  Reinhardt. 

Startled  critics  and  public  by  his  work  in  “Cabinet  of  Dr 
Caligari,”  “Waxworks,”  “Student  of  Prague,”  etc.,  and  in 
particular  by  his  wonderful  performance  in  “Rasputin.” 
Went  to  Hollywood  on  3-years’  contract  and  made  “Man 
Who  Laughs,”  “Last  Performance,”  etc.  Returned  to  Ufa, 
starred  in  “Congress  Dances”  as  Count  Metternich. 

Has  since  settled  in  England  and  starred  in  “Jew  Suss,” 
“Passing  of  the  Third  Floor  Back,”  “King  of  the  Damned,” 
“Dark  Journey,”  “Under  the  Red  Robe.” 


SULLAVAN,  MARGARET,  was  born  Norfolk,  Virginia,  May, 
1911.  Was  educated  at  six  schools. 

Spent  several  years  in  repertory  and  touring  companies 
throughout  U.S. 

Acquired  reputation  on  stage  in  “Chrysalis,”  “Dinner  at 
Eight,”  etc.,  and  in  1933  become  a film  star  in  her  first  picture, 
“Only  Yesterday.” 

Has  also  made  “Little  Man,  What  Now  ?”  “The  Good 
Fairy,”  “So  Red  the  Rose,”  “Next  Time  We  Live,”  “The 
Moon’s  Our  Home.” 

Married  (1)  Henry  Fonda  (dissolved)  ; (2)  William  Wyler, 
director  ; (3)  Leland  Heyward,  film  agent. 


WALLS,  TOM,  was  born  in  Kingsthorpe,  Northants.,  1882. 

Was  railway  engineer,  policeman  and  pierrot  before  making 
legitimate  stage  debut  in  1905. 

In  1922  produced  “Tons  of  Money”  and  then  had  long  run 
of  fortune  making  farces  at  Aldwych  Theatre  with  Ralph 
Lynn. 

Started  in  films  in  1929  with  one  of  these,  “Rookery  Nook,” 
and  it  was  such  a success  that  they  screened  several  more. 

Had  a riding  accident  in  1931  which  kept  him  off  the  screen 
a year.  Films  since  include  : “Turkey  Time,”  “Dirty  Work,” 
“Stormy  Weather,”  “Pot  Luck,”  “Dishonour  Bright.” 

Married  to  Hilda  Edwardes,  has  grown-up  son. 


SWARTHOUT,  GLADYS,  was  born  at  Deep  Water,  Missouri, 
on  Christmas  Day,  and  began  singing  lessons  at  12.  Gave  a 
recital  at  13. 

Studied  at  Chicago  and  sang  in  many  churches  and  at  charity 
concerts. 

Joined  Chicago  Civic  Opera  knowing  only  one  role,  and 
learned  21  in  summer  of  1924,  giving  50  performances. 

For  six  years  has  sung  with  Metropolitan  Opera,  given 
concerts,  and  done  radio  work. 

Signed  film  contract  in  1935,  and  has  made  “Rose  of  the 
Rancho,”  “Give  Us  This  Night,”  “Champagne  Waltz.” 

Married  Frank  Chapman,  operatic  baritone. 


WEST,  MAE,  born  Brooklyn,  Aug.  1893,  daughter  of  a prize 
fighter. 

Made  her  professional  debut  at  age  of  5,  and  after  some  time 
in  variety  appeared  on  Broadway  in  “Folies  Bergere.”  Wrote 
and  starred  in  her  own  plays — “Sex”  and  “Wicked  Age,”  and 
created  a sensation  in  them. 

Greatest  success  was  “Diamond  Lil,”  after  which  went  into 
films  with  “Night  After  Night,”  for  Paramount  (1932). 
Others  : “She  Done  Him  Wrong,”  “I’m  No  Angel,”  “Belle 
of  the  Nineties,”  “Goin*  To  Town,”  “Klondyke  Annie,” 
“Go  West,  Young  Man.” 

Usually  writes  her  own  stories  and  dialogue — in  bed. 


TAUBER,  RICHARD,  was  born  in  Linz,  Austria,  May  16th, 
1891.  Began  as  composer  and  at  18  was  conducting  an 
orchestra. 

Was  intended  to  be  a conductor  and  sent  to  Freiburg  Uni- 
versity to  study  composition  and  history  of  music.  But  he 
studied  singing  instead  and  astonished  his  father  by  returning 
3 months  later,  with  a superb  voice. 

Made  his  debut  about  12  years  ago  and  came  to  London, 
1931,  to  star  in  “Land  of  Smiles.” 

British  films  : “Blossom  Time.”  “Heart’s  Delight,” 
“Land  Without  Music,”  “Pagliacci.” 

Married  to  Diana  Napier,  actress. 


WILLIAM,  WARREN,  real  name  Warren  William  Krech,  was 
born  in  Atkin,  Minnesota,  of  German  and  British  parentage. 

Went  to  New  York  Academy  of  Dramatic  Art.  First  play 
was  “Mrs.  Jimmie  Thompson.”  Soon  became  one  of  Broad- 
way’s most  popular  leading  men. 

Starred  in  a serial  with  Pearl  White. 

Pictures  include  : “Under  Eighteen,”  “Skyscraper  Souls,” 
“The  Match  King.”  “Employees'  Entrance,”  “Gold  Diggers 
of  1933,”  “Lady  For  a Day,”  “Imitation  of  Life.”  “Living  on 
Velvet,”  “Case  of  the  Curious  Bride, ’’“Don’t  Bet  on  Blondes,” 
“The  Widow  From  Monte  Carlo,”  “Go  West,  Young  Man.” 


TAYLOR,  ROBERT,  real  name  Spangler  Arlington  Brugh, 
born  Beatrice,  Nebraska,  1911.  Won  prizes  as  schoolboy 
orator  and  sang  in  trio  on  radio.  Decided  to  be  doctor  like 
his  father  and  went  to  a college  about  30  miles  from  Hollywood. 
Took  part  in  students  production  of  “Journey’s  End,”  was  seen 
by  M.G.M.  scout,  and  went  into  studio’s  dramatic  school. 

Was  “broken  in”  with  series  of  small  parts.  including“Times 
Square  Lady,”  then  given  lead  in  “Broadway  Melody  of  1936.” 

Since  then  has  made  most  sensational  rise  in  popularity 
since  Valentino.  Films  include  : “Magnificent  Obsession,” 
“Small  Town  Girl,”  “His  Brother’s  Wife,”  “Gorgeous 
Hussy,”  “Camille.”  Unmarried,  six  feet  tall,  blue  eyes. 


YOUNG,  LORETTA,  real  name  Gretchen  Young,  born  Salt 
Lake  City,  Jan.  6,  1913.  Educated  in  Californian  convent  with 
sisters  Sally  (Blane),  and  Polly  Ann,  but  had  previously  made 
screen  debut,  aged  4.  Obtained  first  “grown  up"  part  (aged 
15),  when  director  rang  up  for  sister  Polly,  and  Gretchen 
answered  phone.  Has  been  working  steadily  (apart  from 
illnesses),  since  1929,  when  she  and  sister  Sally  were  simul- 
taneously elected  Wampas  Baby  Stars. 

Notable  films  : “Zoo  in  Budapest,”  “Man’s  Castle,”  “Clive 
of  India,”  “Secret  Interlude,”  “Ladies’  in  Love,”  “Ramona.” 
Marriage  to  Grant  Withers,  actor,  was  dissolved. 

Is  five  feet  three  inches  tall,  with  light  brown  hair  and  blue  eyes 


TEMPLE,  SHIRLEY,  born  Santa  Monica,  California,  April  23, 
1929,  to  Mr.  & Mrs.  George  F.  Temple,  local  bank  manager 
and  his  wife. 

Was  returned  last  year  as  the  star  whose  films  showed  most 
consistent  box-office  returns — about  £500,000  each.  Was 
discovered  by  Winfield  Sheehan,  then  Fox  chief,  in  “Stand  Up 
and  Sing,”  and  made  a star  at  once. 

Films  include  : “Little  Miss  Marker,”  “Curly  Top,” 
“Littlest  Rebel,”  “Captain  January,”  “Poor  Little  Rich  Girl,” 
“Dimples,”  “Stowaway,”  “Wee  Willie  Winkie.”  See  “The 
Real  Shirley  Temple,”  Page  14. 


YOUNG,  ROBERT,  was  born  in  Chicago,  Feb.  22nd,  1907, 
began  as  a bank  clerk,  and  went  into  a stockbroker’s  office. 

Played  in  amateur  shows.  His  father,  a builder,  moved  to 
California  and  Robert  joined  the  Pasadena  Community  Players. 

Later  was  given  a role  in  Helen  Hayes’  first  film  for  M.G.M., 
“The  'Lullaby.” 

His  good  work  in  this  picture  brought  him  a contract  and 
has  since  been  featured  in  many  films,  including  “Wet  Parade,” 
“Strange  Interval,”  “Men  Must  Fight,"  “The  Bride  Comes 
Home,”  and  “The  Bride  Walks  Out.”  Came  to  England  for 
Gaumont-British  last  year,  and  played  in  "It’s  Love  Again” 
and  “Secret  Agent.”  Married  to  his  schooldays’ sweetheart. 


TONE,  FRANCHOT,  was  born  in  Niagara  Falls,  Feb.  27th, 
1906.  Went  to  Cornell  University,  where  he  graduated  and 
then  went  on  the  stage. 

Soon  became  one  of  Broadway’s  leading  young  actors. 

Was  approached  by  M.G.M.  while  playing  in  “Success 
Story”  and  went  to  Hollywood  on  contract  in  1933.  First 
film  : “To-Day  We  Live”  with  Joan  Crawford. 

Films  include  : "Blonde  Bombshell,”  “Dancing  Lady,” 
“Sadie  McKee,”  “Reckless,”  “Bengal  Lancer,”  “Mutiny  on 
the  Bounty,”  “Dangerous,”  “The  Gorgeous  Hussy"  and 
“Love  On  the  Run.  Married  Joan  Crawford  1935.  Brown 
hair,  brown  eyes,  six  feet  tall. 


YOUNG,  ROLAND,  is  a Londoner,  born  November.  1887, 
and  was  19  years  on  American  and  English  stage.  Made  his 
debut  in  London  in  1911. 

Appeared  in  Goldwyn’s  VMoriarty”  with  Carol  Dempster 
and  Reginald  Denny  in  1922,  and  has  made  numerous 
American  films  and  several  British  since. 

These  include  “The  Guardsman,”  “His  Double  Life,” 
“Lovers  Courageous,”  “This  is  the  Night,”  “One  Hour  With 
You,”  “New  Moon,”  “Annabelle’s  Affairs,”  “Wedding 
Rehearsal,”  “Ruggles  of  Red  Gap.”  “Man  Who  Could  Work 
Miracles,”  “One  Rainy  Afternoon,”  “King  Solomon’s  Mines.” 

Is  married  to  Marjorie  Kumrper. 


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Section  One—  PERSONALITIES 


Adrian  

17,  18 

Carlisle,  Mary  

59 

Aherne,  Brian 

117,  192 

Carminati,  Tullio  ... 

136, 

194 

Allenberg,  Bert 

...  27 

Carroll,  Madeleine,  26,  27,  43,  59, 

67, 

Allen,  Chesney 

...  166 

98,  119,  124,  194. 

Allen,  Grade 

...  192 

Catlett,  Walter  

190 

Allen,  Robert 

...  147 

Chaplin,  Charlie  

25, 

194 

Ameche,  Don  21, 

56,  138, 

159,  192 

Chatterton,  Ruth  8,  10,  59, 

188, 

194 

Anderson,  Maxwell 

...  132 

Cherrill,  Virginia 

25 

Annabella  

158, 

173,  192 

Chevalier,  Maurice 

194 

Arlen,  Richard 

...  156 

Churchill,  Diana  ...  130, 

160, 

164 

Arliss,  George 

68, 

186,  192 

Clyde,  June 22,  24, 

172. 

194 

Armstrong,  John  ... 

...  23 

Colbert,  Claudette,  37,  41,  79, 

115,  175 

Armstrong,  Louis  ... 

...  150 

194. 

Arnold,  Edward 

184,  192 

Colman,  Ronald  ...  12,  19, 

114, 

194 

Arnold,  Jack 

...  151 

Connelly,  Marc  

179 

Arthur,  Jean  12,  62, 

63.  Ill, 

127,  192 

Connolly,  Walter 

194 

Arzner,  Dorothy  ... 

...  147 

Cooper,  Gary,  Frontispiece,  11,  12, 

26, 

Astaire,  Fred  26,  44,  45 

47,  192 

41,  62,  84,  85,  111,  194. 

Astor,  Mary 

10,  20, 

188,  192 

Cooper,  Jackie  

68 

Auer,  Mischa 

...  57 

Cortez,  Ricardo  

171, 

194 

Courtneidge,  Cicely 

32, 

194 

Baker,  Graham 

...  127 

Crawford,  loan.  10.  35.  38.  69.  80. 

106 

Ball,  Lucille 

...  92 

128,  129,  194. 

Bankhead,  Tallulah 

84,  85 

Cromwell,  Richard 

120, 

194 

Banks,  Leslie 

139, 

158,  192 

Crosby,  Bing  5,  88,  89,  90, 

150, 

195 

Barbier,  George 

...  119 

Cukor,  George  

10, 

178 

Barnes,  Binnie 

170,  192 

Cummings,  Constance 

151, 

195 

Barrymore,  John  ... 

...  192 

Czinner,  Paul  

135 

Barrymore,  Lionel 

37,  192 

Barthelmess,  Richard 

...  192 

Davies,  Marion  ...  38, 

190, 

195 

Bartholomew,  Freddie 

145,  192 

Davis,  Bette 

68. 

195 

Baxter,  Warner 

157,  192 

Day,  Frances 

195 

Beck,  Thomas 

...  58 

De  Havilland,  Olivia  81, 

181 , 

195 

Beery,  Wallace 

68,  99, 

102,  193 

De  Marnay,  Derrick 

22 

Benchley*  Robert  ... 

...  26 

Dee,  Frances  

60 

Bennett,  Constance 

58,  67 

Del  Rio,  Dolores 

195 

Bennett,  Joan 

...  49,  58,  193 

Devine,  Andy 

148 

Benny,  Jack 

...  79 

Dietrich,  Marlene,  11,  22,  23, 

74, 

177, 

Bergner,  Elisabeth,  22 

, 23’’ 55. 

82,  134, 

195. 

135,  193. 

Dinehart,  Alan 

58 

Betts,  Ernest 

22,  23 

Dionne  Quintuplets 

167 

Blondell,  Joan 

68,  154, 

168,  193 

Disney,  Walt  

50 

. 51 

Blore,  Eric 

112,  193 

Dix,  Richard  

195 

Boland,  Mary 

...  193 

Donat,  Robert,  22,  32,  98,  176, 

177, 

195 

Boles,  John 

20, 

147,  193 

Donnelly,  Ruth  

190 

Borell,  Louis 

...  113 

Douglas,  Melvyn  10,  20,  96, 

121, 

195 

Boswell  Sisters 

...  90 

Douglas,  Robert  ...  77,  120, 

136, 

195 

Bourne,  Whitney  ... 

...  113 

Drake,  Frances  

195 

Boyer,  Charles 

127,  193 

Duck,  Donald 

52 

Brady,  Alice 

57,  193 

Duna,  Steffi  

165 

Brent,  George 

161,  193 

Dunbar,  Dixie 

155 

Brent,  Romney 

23, 

134,  160 

Dunn,  James  

195 

Brown,  Joe.  E. 

...  100 

Dunne,  Irene  ...  96, 

121, 

195 

Bruce,  Nigel 

23,  193 

Durante,  Jimmy  22,  23,  24, 

100, 

195 

Bruce,  Virginia 

53, 

106,  193 

Dvorak,  Ann 

196 

Buchanan,  Jack 

75,  77. 

143,  193 

Buck,  Pearl 

...  125 

Ebsen,  Buddy  

126, 

185 

Burgess,  Helen 

...  Ill 

Eddy,  Nelson  ...  40,  78, 

137, 

196 

Burke,  Billie 

...  193 

Egan,  Michael  

160 

Burne,  Nancy 

...  23 

Eilers,  Sally 

171 

Burns  and  Allen 

90,  100 

Ellis,  Mary  ...  

196 

(See  Allen,  Grade  192. 

Burns,  George  193) 

Ellison,  James 

111 

Burns,  Bob 

...  79 

Erwin,  Stuart  

155 

Burns,  George 

!!!  79 

, 99,  193 

Esway,  Alexander  ... 

78 

Butterworth,  Charles 

...  193 

Evans,  Madge 

196 

Cadell  Jean 

...  116 

Cagney,  James 

68,  194 

Fairbanks,  Douglas,  Sen.  ... 

48, 

196 

Cantor,  Eddie 

... 

...  194 

Fairbanks,  Douglas,  Jun.  ... 

48, 

196 

Capra,  Frank 

12,  114 

Farmer,  Frances  ...  24,  90, 

184, 

196 

Carillo,  Leo 

...  127 

Farrell,  Glenda 

196 

Faye,  Alice 

118,  196 

Fellowes,  Edith 

...  150 

Ferber,  Edna 

...  184 

Feyder,  Jacques 

...  22 

Fields,  Gracie 

73,  196 

Fields,  W.  C. 

100,  196 

Fitzgerald,  Barry  ... 

...  162 

Flanagan,  Bud 

...  166 

Fleischer,  Max 

...  140 

Flynn,  Errol 

181,  196 

Fonda,  Henry 

149, 

158,  196 

Ford,  John  ... 

...  162 

Ford,  Wallace 

163,  196 

Foster,  Preston 

162,  196 

Francis,  Kay... 

...  196 

French,  Marilyn 

...  99 

Gable,  Clark,  5,  37,  78. 128, 129, 190, 197 
Garbo,  Greta,  17,  18,  86,  106,  109,  110, 
191. 

Gaynor,  Janet  ...  56,148,159,197 

Gensler,  Lewis  79 

Gielgud,  John  ...  31 

Gilbert,  John  53 

Gillie,  Jean ...  ...  143 

Goddard,  Paulette  ...  25,  197 

Goldwyn,  Samuel  ...  5,  7,  8,  9,  10 

Goldwyn,  Samuel,  Mrs 7 

Graetz,  Paul  ...  ...  ...  171 

Grahame,  Margot 61,  197 

Grant,  Cary...  ...  ...  122,  197 

Granville,  Bonita  ...  10 

Greene,  Barbara  ...  ...  ...  156 

Griffiths,  Edward  ...  58 

Grune,  Karl 165 


Hale,  Binnie 
Hale,  Georgia 
Hale,  Sonnie 
Hall,  Natalie 
Hall,  William 
Halliday,  John 
Harding,  Ann,  22,  24,  86, 
Hardwicke,  Cedric 
Hardy,  Oliver 
Hare,  Robertson 
Harker,  Gordon 


116 
25 
30 
32 
170 
197 

103,  116,  197 
131,  197 
...  197 

172,  197 
101,  166,  197 


Harlow,  Jean,  8,  11,  12,  21,  58,  65,  183, 
197. 


Haydon,  Julie 
Hay,  Will  ... 

Healy,  Ted  ... 
Hecht,  Ben  ... 
Henie,  Sonja 
Hepburn,  Katharine 
Hersholt,  Jean 
Hervey,  Irene 
Hilton,  James 
Hitchcock,  Alfred 
Hoctor,  Harriet 
Holt,  Jack  ... 
Homolka,  Oscar 
Hood,  Miki  ... 
Hopkins,  Miriam 
Horton,  Edward  Ev 
Howard,  John 
Howard,  Leslie 
Howard,  Sydney 
Howard,  William  K 


13,  59 


erett 


11 


197 
197 
174 
70 
138 
99,  112,  197 
167,  197 
...  99 

...  114 

5,  34,  97,  182 
...  189 
...  198 

182,  198 
71,  94 
93,  198 
166,  198 
1 14,  198 
64,  178,  198 
100,  166 
...  56 


( Index  of  Personalities  continued) 


Howe,  James  Wong  56 

Hudson,  Rochelle 

167 

Hulbert,  Jack 

32,  153,  198 

Hunter,  Ian 

30,  198 

Huston,  Walter 

8,  10,  188,  198 

Huth,  Harold 

153 

Ingram,  Rex 

179 

Jenkins,  Allen 

168,  190,  198 

Jomier,  Georges 

26 

Jones,  Allan 

99,  198 

Jones,  Griffith 

31 

judge,  Arline 

155 

Kane,  Robert  T. 

158,  173 

Karns,  Roscoe 

190 

Keech,  Nina 

22 

Keeler,  Ruby 

68,  198 

Kennedy,  Edgar 

168,  174 

Kennedy,  Merna 

25 

Kipling,  Rudyard 

145 

Knight,  Esmond 

165 

Knowles,  Patric 

181 

Korda,  Alexander, 

9,  11,  22,  82,  85 

Kross,  Mrs.  ... 

27 

La  Cava,  Gregory 

57 

Lanchester,  Elsa 

23,  85,  180 

Landi,  Elissa... 

174,  198 

Lang,  June  ...  , 

157,  198 

Langford,  Frances 

185 

Latimer,  Louise 

95 

Laughton, ‘Charles, 

, 9,  11,  23,  84,  85, 

180,  198 

Laurel  and  Hardy 

101 

(Sec  Laurel 

198,  Hardy  197) 

Laurel,  Stan 

198 

Lawrence,  Gertrude  30,  180,  199 

Lawton,  Frank 

199 

Lawson,  Wilfred 

157 

Le  Gon,  Jeni 

164 

Lebedeff,  Ivan 

127 

Lederer,  Francis 

199 

Lee,  Anna  ... 

...  33,  131,  163,  199 

Lee,  Dixie  ... 

89,  90 

Leigh,  Vivien  22, 

24,  56,  57.  169,  199 

Lewis,  Russell 

26 

Lewis,  Sinclair 

108 

Linden,  Eric... 

10,  199 

Lindsay,  Margaret 

199 

Lloyd,  Harold 

199 

Lockwood,  Margaret  ...  ...  166 

Loder,  John  ... 

...  34,  131,  182,  199 

Lodge,  John 

130,  199 

Lombard,  Carole, 

11,  57,  78,  91,  199 

Louise,  Anita 

87 

Lowe,  Edmund 

174,  199 

Loy,  Myrna,  11,  20, 

65,  133,  183,  189,  199 

Lukas,  Paul  ... 

159,  199 

Lupino,  Ida  ... 

39,  199 

Lynn,  Ralph 

199 

MacArthur,  Charles  70 

Macdonald,  Jeanette  40,  79,  137,  200 

MacHugh,  Frank  ...  168 

Mackay,  Barry  ...  32,  156,  200 

Maguire,  Tucker  ...  ...  ...  151 

Maltby,  H.F 153 

Mamo  ...  ...  38 

Mann,  Ned  ...  ...  ...  104 

Mannering,  Peta  ...  ...  ...  22 

March,  Fredric  ...  ...  148,  200 

Margo  70,  114,  132 

Marion,  Joan  ...  ...  ...  130 

Markey,  Gene  ...  ...  ...  49 

Marshall,  Herbert  ...  59,  200 

Martin,  Tony  ...  155 

Martini,  Nino  ...  ...  ...  200 

Marx  Bros.  ...  101,  144,  200 

Mason,  A.  E.  W.  ...  ...  ...  139 

Massey,  Raymond,  23,  55,  134,  173,200 
Matthews,  Jessie  29,  30,  31,  113,  200 


McCrea,  Joel 
McLaglen,  Victor  ... 
McMahon,  Aline 
McMurray,  Fred 
McWade,  Margaret 
Menjou,  Adolphe  ... 
Meredith,  Burgess  ... 
Merkel,  Una 
Milestone,  Lewis  ... 
Milland,  Ray 

Mills,  John 

Milton,  Billy 
Montgomery,  Douglass 
Montgomery,  Robert 
Moore,  Grace 
Mooring,  W.  H.  ... 
Morgan,  Frank 
Mouse,  Mickey 
Mouse,  Minnie 
Mowbray,  Alan 

Muir,  Jean 

Muni,  Paul  ... 


60,  126,  184,  200 
43,  170,  200 

122 

115,  146,  200 

12 

148,  200 

132 

200 

26,  59 

200 

163,  200 
160,  172 

201 

201 

122,  123,  201 

14 

201 

50,  51 

52 

159 

201 

28,  68,  125,  201 


Napier,  Diana  165 

Neagle,  Anna,  5,  75,  76,  77,  92,  136,  201 
Niven,  David  ...  117 


Oakie,  Jack 

Oberon,  Merle 
O'Brien,  Pat 
Oland,  Warner 
Oliver,  Edna  May  ... 
Olivier,  Laurence  ... 
O’Sullivan,  Maureen 
Oxford  and  Asquith, 

Pain,  Bunty 

Palette,  Eugene 

Palmer,  Lilli 

Parera,  Valentin 

Parker,  Jean 

Paterson,  Pat 
Patrick,  Gail 
Pendleton,  Nat 
Perinal,  Georges  ... 
Peterson,  Dorothy 
Pilbeam,  Nova 

Pitts,  Zasu 

Pluto  

Pommer,  Erich 

Pons,  Lily  

Popeye  the  Sailor  ... 
Powell,  Dick 
Powell,  Eleanor 
Powell,  William,  11, 
141,  183,  189,  202 
Power,  Tyrone 
Purviance,  Edna 


152,  201 
8,  9,  85,  117,  201 

201 

58,  201 
178,  201 
83,  201 

201 

Countess  of  23 

94 

57,  164 

156 

123 

201 

201 

57,157 

202 

10 

167 

10,  202 

202 

52 

139 

152,  202 

140 

119,  154,  202 
105,  106,  185,  202 
20,  57,  65,  133, 

67,  124,  202 
25 


Raft,  George 
Rainer,  Luise  80, 
Rains,  Claude 
Randolph,  Elsie 
Rathbone,  Basil 
Ratoff,  Gregory 
Ray,  Rene  ... 
Raymond,  Gene 
Reed,  Carol 
Rin-Tin-Tin 
Riscoe,  Arthur 
Riskin,  Robert 
Roberts,  Beverly  ... 
Robeson,  Paul 
Robinson,  Bill 
Robinson,  Edward  G 
Robson,  Flora 
Robson,  May 
Rogers,  Ginger,  44, 


68,  202 

125,  142,  189,  202 

202 

143 

86.  116,  202 

202 

78,  186,  202 
79,  152 
171 
67,  68 
166 
2,  27 
161 
131,  202 
15 

...  23,  78,  202 
56,  85,  139,  203 

203 

46,  47,  56,  92,  93, 


95,  203 

Ross,  Shirley  ...  203 

Ruggles,  Charlie  ...  ...  ...  203 

Russell,  Rosalind  ...  20,  147,  203 


Sandrich,  Mark 
Sarraut,  Albert 
Saville,  Victor 
Schach,  Max 
Schenck,  Joseph 
Scott,  Randolph 
Seddon,  Margaret 
Selten,  Morton 
Selznick,  David 
Sennett,  Mack 
Shearer,  Norma 
Shirley,  Anne 
Sidney,  Sylvia,  34, 
Silvers,  Sid  ... 
Simon,  Simone 
Sinclair,  Arthur 
Sinclair,  Hugh 
Skipworth,  Alison 
Smith,  C.  Aubrey 
Smith,  Kate 
Sothern,  Ann 
Stander,  Lionel 
Standing,  Sir  Guy 
Stanwyck,  Barbara 
Sten,  Anna  ... 
Stevenson,  Robert 
Stewart,  James 
Stewart,  Sophie 
Stockfeld,  Betty 
Stone,  Lewis 
Suedo,  Julie 
Sullavan,  Margaret 
Summerville,  Slim 
Swarthout,  Gladys 
Sydney,  Basil 


59 

62 

24  31,  72 

24,  103,  134 

57,  68 

187,  203 

12 

139 

...  148 

90 

6.  11,  178,  203 

95 

97,  108,  149,  182,  203 

185 

42,  59,  67,  159,  203 

...  ...  ...  33 

32,  151,  203 

203 

178,  203 

90 

57,  203 

148 

203 

, 26,  68,  106,  126,  162 

203 

...  10,  33,  131 
21,  185,  204 

82 

164 

204 

120 

42,  204 

167 

...  ' 146,  204 

171 


Talbot,  Lyle  187 

Tauber,  Richard  ...  22,  24,  165,  204 

Taylor,  Robert,  17,  106,  107,  109,  110, 
204 

Taylor,  Valerie  32 

Temple,  George  14,  15 

Temple,  Mrs.  Gertrude  ...  14,  15 

Temple,  Shirley,  Cover,  5,  14,  15,  16, 
118,  204 

Terry,  Hazel  120 

Tester,  Desmond 182 

Thalberg,  Irving  ...  6,  67,  125,  178 

Tone,  Franchot,  13,  36,  56,  69,  112,  129 
204 

Towne,  Gene  127 

Tracy,  Arthur  90,  166 

Tracy,  Spencer,  10,11,65,145,183,204 


Veidt,  Conrad,  22,  24,  72.  169,  173,  204 


Veloz  and  Yolanda... 
Vinson,  Helen 
Von  Sternberg,  Josef 
Vyner,  Margaret  ... 


...  146 
...  167 
...  130 
...  130 


Walls,  Tom 
Wanger,  Walter  ... 
Warner,  H.  B. 
Warner,  Jack 
Wells,  H.  G. 

West,  Mae 

Wheeler  and  Wolsey 
Whiteman,  Paul 
Whitney,  Jock 
Wilcox,  Herbert  ... 
William,  Warren  ... 
Wilson,  Dorothy  ... 
Wood,  Helen 
Wyatt,  Jane 


164,  204 
127,  149 

120 

...  67 

55 

187,  204 

101 

88,  90 

27 

...  71,75,77 

68.  187,  204 

147 

58 

93,  114 


Young,  Loretta 
Yacht  Club  Boys 
Young,  Robert 
Young,  Roland 


54,  159,  204 

155 

31,  57,  99,  118,  204 
131,  204 


Zanuck,  Darryl,  5,  21,  66,  67,  68,  124, 
138,  157,  167 


206 


Sect/on  Two — FILMS 


(This  index  does  not  include  the  titles  of  films  given  in  conjunction  with  the  names 
of  stars  in  the  Biographies  on  pages  191-204.  The  Biographies  are  indexed  under  the 
names  of  the  persons  concerned  in  the  foregoing  “ Index  to  Personalities.") 


“Adventure  in  Manhattan” ...  62 

“After  the  Thin  Man”  133 

“Ah,  Wilderness”  10 

“And  So  They  Were  Married”  20 

“Anna  Karenina”  86 

“Anthony  Adverse” 81,  87 

“Aren’t  Men  Beasts?”  172 

“As  You  Like  It”  ...  ...  82,  83 


“Banjo  on  My  Knee” 

“Beauty  and  the  Barge” 

“Beloved  Enemy”  

“Big  Broadcast  of  1937,  The” 

“Blackmail”  

“Born  to  Dance” 

“Bowery,  The” 

“Broadway  Melody  of  1936” 
“Broadway  Melody  of  1937” 


...  126 
...  166 
...  117 
...  79 

...  97 

105,  185 
...  68 
105,  106 
...  105 


“Cain  and  Mabel”  

“Call  of  the  Wild”  

“Camille”  

“Captain  Blood”  

“Captains  Courageous” 

“Cardinal  Richelieu” 

“Champagne  Waltz” 

“Charge  of  the  Light  Brigade,  Th§ 

“China  Clipper”  

“China  Seas”  ... 

“Clive  of  India”  

“Come  and  Get  It” 

“Country  Doctor,  The” 

“Craig’s  Wife”... 

“Crime  Without  Passion”  ... 


190 

68 

17,  18,  106,  110 

81 

145 

68 

146 

181 


...  68 
24,  184 
...  167 

20,  147 
...  70 


“Dark  Journey” 

"Day  at  the  Races,  A” 

“Desire”  

“Deluge”  ..: 

“Devil  and  the  Deep,  The” 

“Dimples”  

“Dishonour  Bright”  ... 
“Dodsworth”  ... 

“Dominant  Sex,  ir 
“Dreaming  Lips” 


24,  72,  169 

144 

11 

104 

84,  85 

14 

164 

8,  10,  20,  188 

160 

...  23,  55,  134 


"Escape  Me  Never”  ... 
“Evergreen” 

“Ex-Mrs.  Bradford,  The” 


151 

31 

62 


“Fighting  Navy,  The” 
“Fire  Over  England” 
“First  a Girl” 

“Folies  Bergere” 

“Friday  The  Thirteenth” 


120 

56,  57,  85,  139 

31 

68 

30 


“General  Died  at  Dawn,  The” 
“Girl  From  Paris,  The” 

“Girl  in  a Million,  The” 

“Girls’  Dormitory” 

“Go  V/est,  Young  Man” 

“God’s  Country  and  the  Woman” 
“Gold  Diggers  of  1937” 

"Good  Companions,  The”  ... 

“Good  Earth,  The” 

“Goodnight  Vienna” 

“Gorgeous  Hussy,  The” 

“Great  Barrier,  The” 

“Great  Ziegfeld,  The” 

“Green  Pastures”  


59 

152 

138 

59,  67 

187 

161 

154 

31 

28,  125 

77 

10,  21,  106 

156 

189 

179 


“Harmony  Parade”  

...  155 

“Head  Over  Heels”  ... 

31,  113 

“Hearts  in  Reunion”  

...  167 

“Hell’s  Angels” 

...  65 

“His  Brother’s  Wife”  

...  106 

“His  Lordship”  

...  186 

“History  is  Made  at  Night” 
“House  of  Rothschild,  The” 

... 

...  127 

...  68 

“1  am  a Fugitive  From  a Chain  Gang” 
“1,  Claudius”  ... 

...  68 

9,  85 

“1  Dream  Too  Much”  

...  152 

“If  1 had  a Million” 

...  84 

“If  You  Could  Only  Cook” 

...  62 

“Illicit”  

...  68 

"Informer,  The”  

..."  7,’ 61, 

162,  170 

“Interlude”  

...  122 

“Interval  for  Romance”  

...  166 

“It  Happened  One  Night”  

12,  37 

“It’s  Love  Again”  

30,  31 

‘‘Jack  Ahoy”  

“Jazz  Singer,  The”  

...  153 

...  68 

“King  Solomon’s  Mines”  

33, 

34,  131 

“King  of  Jazz,  The” 

“Knight  Without  Armour” 

88,  90 

22,  177 

"Ladies  in  Love”  

...  56,  58, 

67,  159 

“Lady  For  a Day”  

...  12 

“Land  Without  Music”  

23,  24 

“Last  Gentleman,  The”  

...  68 

“Late  Night  Final”  

...  68 

“Les  Miserables” 

...  68 

“Libelled  Lady”  

“Limelight”  

"!  11, 

65,  183 

...  77 

"Little  Caesar”  

...  68 

“Living  Dangerously” 

...  54 

“Lloyds  of  London”  ... 

67,  124 

"London  Melody” 

“Lost  Horizon”  

77,  136 

”!  12, 

19,  114 

“Love  From  a Stranger”  

“Love  on  the  Run”  

...  24,  86,  103,  116 

128,  129 

“Mad  Holiday”  

...  174 

“Magnificent  Brute,  The”  

...  170 

“Maid  of  Salem”  

...  115 

“Man  From  Toronto,  The” 



...  30 

“Man  in  the  Mirror,  The” 

...  166 

“Man  Who  Could  Work  Miracles,  The” 

...  104 

“Maytime”  

40,  137 

“Midshipmaid,  The” 

...  30 

“Midsummer  Night’s  Dream,  A”  ... 



...  81 

“Mighty  Barnum,  The”  

•>*  ... 

...  68 

“Modern  Times” 

...  25 

“Mr.  Deeds  Goes  to  Town” 

12,  62 

“Mutiny  on  the  Bounty”  

“My  Man  Godfrey”  ... 

'.!!  !"  38 

84,  85 

ii 

57,  91 

“Nell  Gwyn” 

...  77 

“Next  Time  We  Live”  

...  21 

“Night  at  the  Opera,  A”  



...  144 

“Office  Wife”  ... 

...  68 

“O.H.M.S.”  

...'  163 

“On  the  Avenue” 



...  119 

“Pagliacci”  

...  165 

“Peg  of  Old  Drury” 

...  ... 

...  77 

“Pennies  from  Heaven”  

90,  150 

“Plainsman,  The”  

... 

62,  111 

(Index  of  Films  continued ) 


‘Platinum  Blonde" 

‘Plough  and  the  Stars,  The” 
‘Private  Life  of  Henry  VIII.  The”  . 
‘Public  Enemy,  The” 

12 

162 

9,  85 

68 

•Quality  Street”  

13,  112 

‘Red  Dust”  

‘Rembrandt” 

‘Rendezvous” 

‘Rhythm  on  the  Range” 

‘Road  to  Glory,  The” 

“Romeo  and  Juliet” 

“Rose  Marie”  ... 

“Ruggles  of  Red  Gap” 

38 

..  10.  11,  23,  85,  109.  180 

20 

90 

157 

...  10,  86,  109,  178 

137 

” 84 

“Sabotage”  

“Sensation”  

"Showboat”  ...  ... 

“Sign  of  the  Cross,  The”  ... 

“Singing  Kid,  The”  

“Sins  of  Man”  ... 

“Splinters  in  the  Air” 

"Star  is  Born,  A"  ...  • •• 

“Story  of  Louis  Pasteur,  The” 

“Stowaway”  

“Strangers  on  Honeymoon’  ... 
“Strictly  Confidential” 

“Swing  Time”  

...  34,  97,  109,  182 

130 

96 

84 

161 

21 

166 

148 

28 

16,  118 

151 

12 

42,  47 

“Take  My  Tip”  

“Talk  of  the  Devil" 

“Theodora  Goes  Wild”  

“There  Goes  the  Bride”  

“These  Three”. 

“Thief  of  Baghdad,  The”  

“Things  to  Come”  

“Thirty-nine  Steps,  The” 

“This’ll  Make  You  Whistle” 

“Three  Maxims,  The”  

“Three  Men  on  a Horse"  ... 

"Thunder  in  the  City”  

“Times  Square  Lady” 

“Trail  of  the  Lonesome  Pine,  The” 
"Tudor  Rose”  ... 

“Under  the  Red  Robe” 
“Underneath  the  Arches”  ... 

“Waltzes  from  Vienna” 

“Wife  versus  Secretary” 

“Wings  of  the  Morning” 

“White  Hunter”  

“Winterset” 

“Wolves”  ...  

“Woman  Rebels,  A” 

“Working  Man,  The” 

“You  Only  Live  Once” 


...  153 
...  171 
96,  121 
30,  31 
...  10 
...  104 
55,  104 
...  98 

94.  143 
...  77 

...  168 
...  78 

...  106 
...  149 
...  10 


...  173 
...  166 


...  31 

...  21 
...  158 
...  157 
70,  132 
...  84 

59,  99 
...  68 

...  149 


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